ZIP 12197 42.6100° N  74.7247° W

TV Channels in Worcester, NY

ZIP Code: 12197 • Coordinates: 42.6100°N, 74.7247°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WKTV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 336° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WTEN
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-55 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
WKTV
Ch. 02-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 02-2
Me-TV Ch. 02-4
News Ch. 02-3
CBS
WKTV
Ch. 02-2 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
Me-TV Ch. 02-4
News Ch. 02-3
FOX
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 40-3
MyN Ch. 40-2
PBS
WMHT
Ch. 17-1 · 1080i
-59 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
-55 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
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 40-1
ION Ch. 40-3
ION
WYPX-TV
Ch. 55-3 · 480i (w)
-52 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
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
WKTV
UTICA, NY
 02-2 720p
CBSNBCMe-TV +1
-42 dBm Excellent 342° NNW
#2
WKTV
UTICA, NY
 02-2 720p
CBSNBCMe-TV +1
-42 dBm Excellent 342° NNW
#3
WYPX-TV
AMSTERDAM, NY
 55-3 480i (w)
Court TVIONLaff +6
-52 dBm Good 87° E
#4
WICZ-TV
BINGHAMTON, NY
 40-1 1080i
FOXIONMyN
-54 dBm Good 239° WSW
#5
WICZ-TV
BINGHAMTON, NY
 40-1 1080i
FOXIONMyN
-54 dBm Good 239° WSW
§ 04

Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 336° · NNW · Spread 110°

Towers spread 110° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Worcester

Worcester, New York (12197) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKTV at -42 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