ZIP 12861 43.7469° N  73.4175° W

TV Channels in Putnam Station, NY

ZIP Code: 12861 • Coordinates: 43.7469°N, 73.4175°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-68 dBm · WCFE-TV
Reliability
6 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 37° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
WVNY
Ch. 22-1 · 720p
-86 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
-78 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
-81 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
-91 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
-68 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
-78 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
Not Available
ION
WCAX-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-81 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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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
WCFE-TV
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 57-1 1080i
PBSNHK WorldPBS Kids 24/7
-68 dBm Fair 341° NNW
#2
WVER
RUTLAND, VT
 28-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Encore +2
-73 dBm Fair 60° ENE
#3
WEKW-TV
KEENE, NH
 11-1 720p
PBSCreatePBS Encore +2
-74 dBm Fair 133° SE
#4
WVER
RUTLAND, VT
 28-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Encore +2
-76 dBm Poor 60° ENE
#5
WPTZ
PLATTSBURGH, NY
 05-1 1080i
NBCCWION Plus +3
-78 dBm Poor 29° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
6 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 37° · NE · Spread 96°

Towers spread 96° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Putnam Station

Putnam Station, New York (12861) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCFE-TV at -68 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