ZIP 12986 44.2240° N  74.4335° W

TV Channels in Sunmount, NY

ZIP Code: 12986 • Coordinates: 44.2240°N, 74.4335°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WCFE-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 287° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
WWTI
Ch. 50-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 50-3
CW+ Ch. 50-2
ION Mystery Ch. 50-4
NBC
WVNC-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-95 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-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 07-2
ION Plus Ch. 07-3
Outlaw Ch. 07-4
Oxygen Ch. 07-5
FOX
WWNY-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-1
ION Plus Ch. 07-3
Outlaw Ch. 07-4
Oxygen Ch. 07-5
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
-87 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
WVNC-LD
Ch. 45-1 · 1080i
-95 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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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 40° NE
#2
WWNY-TV
CARTHAGE, NY
 07-1 1080i
CBSFOXION Plus +2
-63 dBm Good 254° WSW
#3
WWNY-TV
CARTHAGE, NY
 07-1 1080i
CBSFOXION Plus +2
-63 dBm Good 254° WSW
#4
WNPI-DT
NORWOOD, NY
 18-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-67 dBm Fair 312° NW
#5
WPBS-DT
WATERTOWN, NY
 16-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-68 dBm Fair 249° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 287° · WNW · Spread 113°

Towers spread 113° - rotator recommended

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

Sunmount, New York (12986) 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