TV Channels in Rensselaer, NY
ZIP Code: 12144 • Coordinates: 42.6278°N, 73.7178°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-65 dBm · WNYT
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 270° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WTEN
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 10-3
CW Ch. 45-1
COZI TV Ch. 10-2
ION Mystery Ch. 10-4
NBC
WNYT
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
GET Ch. 13-4
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
Start TV Ch. 13-3
CBS
WRGB
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-66 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 45-2
Comet TV Ch. 06-3
ROAR Ch. 06-2
The Nest Ch. 45-4
FOX
WXXA-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 23-3
Horse Racing Ch. 23-2
Shop LC Ch. 23-4
True Crime Network Ch. 23-5
PBS
WMHT
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 17-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 17-4
World Channel Ch. 17-3
CW
WTEN
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 10-1
Antenna TV Ch. 10-3
COZI TV Ch. 10-2
ION Mystery Ch. 10-4
MyN
WNYA
Ch. 51-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 51-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 51-4
Movies! Ch. 51-2
ION
WYPX-TV
Ch. 55-3 · 480i (w)
-66 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 55-3
Laff Ch. 55-4
Bounce TV Ch. 55-2
Busted Ch. 55-6
Game Show Central Ch. 55-7
HSN Ch. 55-8
ION Plus Ch. 55-5
QVC Ch. 55-9
Telemundo
WDMR-LD
Ch. 14-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 14-3
Oxygen Ch. 14-4
TeleXitos Ch. 14-2
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WNYT ALBANY, NY | 13-1 1080i | NBCGETMe-TV +1 | -65 dBm | Fair | 269° W |
| #2 | WTEN ALBANY, NY | 10-1 720p | ABCAntenna TVCW +2 | -65 dBm | Fair | 269° W |
| #3 | WTEN ALBANY, NY | 10-1 720p | ABCAntenna TVCW +2 | -65 dBm | Fair | 269° W |
| #4 | WYPX-TV AMSTERDAM, NY | 55-3 480i (w) | Court TVIONLaff +6 | -66 dBm | Fair | 273° W |
| #5 | WRGB SCHENECTADY, NY | 06-1 1080i | CBSCharge!Comet TV +2 | -66 dBm | Fair | 269° W |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 3°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Rensselaer
Rensselaer, New York (12144) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WNYT at -65 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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