ZIP 12966 44.7933° N  74.4251° W

TV Channels in Bangor, NY

ZIP Code: 12966 • Coordinates: 44.7933°N, 74.4251°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WCFE-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 158° SSE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 9 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
Not Available
NBC
WVNG-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 45-2
Court TV Ch. 45-6
Grit Ch. 45-4
ION Ch. 45-3
Bounce TV Ch. 45-5
SonLife Ch. 45-8
CBS
WWNY-CD
Ch. 28-2 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 28-1
FOX
WWNY-CD
Ch. 28-2 · 1080i
-93 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 28-2
PBS
WCFE-TV
Ch. 57-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NHK World Ch. 57-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 57-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WYCI
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-93 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
WVNG-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 45-1
Antenna TV Ch. 45-2
Court TV Ch. 45-6
Grit Ch. 45-4
Bounce TV Ch. 45-5
SonLife Ch. 45-8
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
-61 dBm Good 104° ESE
#2
WVNG-LD
CANTON, NY
 45-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-70 dBm Fair 242° WSW
#3
WVNG-LD
CANTON, NY
 45-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCourt TV +4
-70 dBm Fair 242° WSW
#4
WNPI-DT
NORWOOD, NY
 18-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-83 dBm Poor 226° SW
#5
WWNY-CD
MASSENA, NY
 28-2 1080i
CBSFOX
-93 dBm No Signal 226° SW
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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 158° · SSE · Spread 84°

Towers within 84° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 9 dB
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About TV Reception in Bangor

Bangor, New York (12966) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCFE-TV at -61 dBm, rated as "Good" 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