ZIP 12838 43.3299° N  73.4064° W

TV Channels in Hartford, NY

ZIP Code: 12838 • Coordinates: 43.3299°N, 73.4064°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-69 dBm · WVER
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 127° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 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
-77 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
-77 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
-78 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
-84 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
WVER
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 28-3
PBS Encore Ch. 28-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 28-4
World Channel Ch. 28-2
CW
WTEN
Ch. 10-1 · 720p
-77 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
Not Available
ION
WYPX-TV
Ch. 55-3 · 480i (w)
-78 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

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Hartford, NY.
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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
WVER
RUTLAND, VT
 28-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Encore +2
-69 dBm Fair 40° NE
#2
WEKW-TV
KEENE, NH
 11-1 720p
PBSCreatePBS Encore +2
-72 dBm Fair 111° ESE
#3
WNYT
ALBANY, NY
 13-1 1080i
NBCGETMe-TV +1
-77 dBm Poor 212° SSW
#4
WTEN
ALBANY, NY
 10-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCW +2
-77 dBm Poor 212° SSW
#5
WTEN
ALBANY, NY
 10-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCW +2
-77 dBm Poor 212° SSW
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 127° · SE · Spread 87°

Towers within 87° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Hartford

Hartford, New York (12838) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVER at -69 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