ZIP 13045 42.5845° N  76.1907° W

TV Channels in Cortland, NY

ZIP Code: 13045 • Coordinates: 42.5845°N, 76.1907°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · WKTV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 22 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 43° NE
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
WUTR
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 20-3
MyN Ch. 20-2
Bounce TV Ch. 20-4
NBC
WKTV
Ch. 02-2 · 720p
-64 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
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 02-1
Me-TV Ch. 02-4
News Ch. 02-3
FOX
WFXV
Ch. 33-1 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 33-4
CW+ Ch. 33-2
ION Mystery Ch. 33-3
PBS
WCNY-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 24-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-4
World Channel Ch. 24-3
CW
WSTM-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 09-1
Antenna TV Ch. 09-2
Laff Ch. 09-4
Bounce TV Ch. 09-3
MyN
WSYT
Ch. 68-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 68-1
COZI TV Ch. 68-2
Dabl Ch. 43-2
ION
WICZ-TV
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 40-1
MyN Ch. 40-2
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
WKTV
UTICA, NY
 02-2 720p
CBSNBCMe-TV +1
-64 dBm Good 60° ENE
#2
WKTV
UTICA, NY
 02-2 720p
CBSNBCMe-TV +1
-64 dBm Good 60° ENE
#3
WFXV
UTICA, NY
 33-1 720p
FOXLaffCW+ +1
-64 dBm Good 53° NE
#4
WKOF
 15 Other -68 dBm Fair 8° N
#5
WSYT
SYRACUSE, NY
 68-1 720p
FOXMyNCOZI TV +1
-69 dBm Fair 359° N
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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 22 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 43° · NE · Spread 44°

Towers clustered within 44°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Cortland

Cortland, New York (13045) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKTV at -64 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