ZIP 05457 44.9587° N  72.9220° W

TV Channels in Franklin, VT

ZIP Code: 05457 • Coordinates: 44.9587°N, 72.9220°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-49 dBm · WCFE-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 16 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 235° SW
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
-80 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
-72 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
-75 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
-84 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
-49 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
-72 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
-99 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
-75 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WCFE-TV
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 57-1 1080i
PBSNHK WorldPBS Kids 24/7
-49 dBm Excellent 249° WSW
#2
WPTZ
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 05-1 1080i
NBCCWION Plus +3
-72 dBm Fair 170° S
#3
WPTZ
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 05-1 1080i
NBCCWION Plus +3
-72 dBm Fair 170° S
#4
WNNE
 14 Other -72 dBm Fair 170° S
#5
WCAX-TV
BURLINGTON, VT
 03-1 1080i
CBSIONHeroes & Icons +4
-75 dBm Poor 170° S
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 16 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 235° · SW · Spread 65°

Towers within 65° arc

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

Franklin, Vermont (05457) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCFE-TV at -49 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