ZIP 14891 42.3773° N  76.9450° W

TV Channels in Watkins Glen, NY

ZIP Code: 14891 • Coordinates: 42.3773°N, 76.9450°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-55 dBm · WKOF
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 46° NE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 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
W34FR-D
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-69 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 36-2
ION Ch. 36-4
CW+ Ch. 36-3
NBC
WSTM-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-62 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
-62 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
-64 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
-65 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
-70 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
-64 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
-68 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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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
WKOF
 15 Other -55 dBm Good 47° NE
#2
WSTM-TV
SYRACUSE, NY
 03-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-61 dBm Good 47° NE
#3
WTVH
SYRACUSE, NY
 15-1 1080i
CBSNBCCharge! +2
-62 dBm Good 47° NE
#4
WTVH
SYRACUSE, NY
 15-1 1080i
CBSNBCCharge! +2
-62 dBm Good 47° NE
#5
WNYI
ITHACA, NY
 52-1 1080i
DaystarDaystar EspañolDaystar Reflections
-63 dBm Good 41° NE
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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 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 46° · NE · Spread 5°

Towers clustered within 5°

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 6 dB
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About TV Reception in Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen, New York (14891) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKOF at -55 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