ZIP 14841 42.5270° N  76.8425° W

TV Channels in Hector, NY

ZIP Code: 14841 • Coordinates: 42.5270°N, 76.8425°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-64 dBm · WKOF
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 27° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
WHAM-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 31-2
CW Ch. 13-2
Charge! Ch. 13-3
Comet TV Ch. 31-3
The Nest Ch. 13-4
NBC
WSTM-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 05-2
Comet TV Ch. 03-3
ROAR Ch. 05-1
CBS
WKOF
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 03-1
Charge! Ch. 05-2
Comet TV Ch. 03-3
ROAR Ch. 05-1
FOX
WSYT
Ch. 68-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 43-1
COZI TV Ch. 68-2
Dabl Ch. 43-2
PBS
WCNY-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 24-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-4
World Channel Ch. 24-3
CW
WHAM-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-71 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
Antenna TV Ch. 31-2
Charge! Ch. 13-3
Comet TV Ch. 31-3
The Nest Ch. 13-4
MyN
WSYT
Ch. 68-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 68-1
COZI TV Ch. 68-2
Dabl Ch. 43-2
ION
WHEC-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
Grit Ch. 10-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 10-5
ION Plus Ch. 10-7
Me-TV Ch. 10-2
Start TV Ch. 10-3
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
WKOF
 15 Other -64 dBm Good 52° NE
#2
WSTM-TV
SYRACUSE, NY
 03-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-69 dBm Fair 52° NE
#3
WHAM-TV
ROCHESTER, NY
 13-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCW +3
-71 dBm Fair 318° NW
#4
WHAM-TV
ROCHESTER, NY
 13-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCW +3
-71 dBm Fair 318° NW
#5
WTVH
SYRACUSE, NY
 15-1 1080i
CBSNBCCharge! +2
-71 dBm Fair 52° NE
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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
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 27° · NNE · Spread 69°

Towers within 69° arc

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

Hector, New York (14841) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKOF 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