ZIP 05401 44.4752° N  73.2179° W

TV Channels in Burlington, VT

ZIP Code: 05401 • Coordinates: 44.4752°N, 73.2179°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WCFE-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 306° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 23 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WVNY
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 22-3
Laff Ch. 22-2
Quest Ch. 22-4
NBC
WPTZ
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 31-1
ION Plus Ch. 05-4
Me-TV Ch. 05-3
QVC Ch. 05-5
Story Television Ch. 05-2
CBS
WCAX-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 03-5
Heroes & Icons Ch. 03-3
Movies! Ch. 03-2
News Ch. 03-6
Shop LC Ch. 03-7
Start TV Ch. 03-4
FOX
WFFF-TV
Ch. 44-1 · 720p
-81 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 44-4
Bounce TV Ch. 44-3
ION Mystery Ch. 44-2
PBS
WCFE-TV
Ch. 57-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NHK World Ch. 57-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 57-3
CW
WPTZ
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
ION Plus Ch. 05-4
Me-TV Ch. 05-3
QVC Ch. 05-5
Story Television Ch. 05-2
MyN
WYCI
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-90 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 40-6
Catchy Comedy Ch. 40-3
Defy TV Ch. 40-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 40-7
Outlaw Ch. 40-2
Oxygen Ch. 40-5
ION
WCAX-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Heroes & Icons Ch. 03-3
Movies! Ch. 03-2
News Ch. 03-6
Shop LC Ch. 03-7
Start TV Ch. 03-4
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WCFE-TV
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 57-1 1080i
PBSNHK WorldPBS Kids 24/7
-46 dBm Excellent 295° WNW
#2
WPTZ
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 05-1 1080i
NBCCWION Plus +3
-69 dBm Fair 80° E
#3
WPTZ
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 05-1 1080i
NBCCWION Plus +3
-69 dBm Fair 80° E
#4
WNNE
 14 Other -69 dBm Fair 80° E
#5
WCAX-TV
BURLINGTON, VT
 03-1 1080i
CBSIONHeroes & Icons +4
-71 dBm Fair 80° E
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
10 / 10

Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 306° · NW · Spread 134°

Towers spread 134° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 23 dB
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About TV Reception in Burlington

Burlington, Vermont (05401) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCFE-TV at -46 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely