ZIP 14905 42.0877° N  76.8433° W

TV Channels in Elmira, NY

ZIP Code: 14905 • Coordinates: 42.0877°N, 76.8433°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-53 dBm · WETM-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 310° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 20 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
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 36-2
ION Ch. 36-4
CW+ Ch. 36-3
NBC
WETM-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 18-3
CW+ Ch. 18-2
ION Mystery Ch. 18-4
CBS
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
ION Ch. 36-4
CW+ Ch. 36-3
FOX
W26BF-D
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 48-4
MyN Ch. 48-2
Bounce TV Ch. 48-5
ION Plus Ch. 48-7
Me-TV Ch. 48-3
Scripps News Ch. 48-6
PBS
WSKA
Ch. 30-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 30-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 30-2
World Channel Ch. 30-4
CW
WSTM-TV
Ch. 09-1 · 720p
-86 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
W26BF-D
Ch. 48-1 · 720p
-76 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 48-1
Grit Ch. 48-4
Bounce TV Ch. 48-5
ION Plus Ch. 48-7
Me-TV Ch. 48-3
Scripps News Ch. 48-6
ION
WENY-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
CBS Ch. 36-2
CW+ Ch. 36-3
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
WETM-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 18-1 720p
NBCAntenna TVCW+ +1
-53 dBm Good 312° NW
#2
WENY-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 36-1 720p
ABCCBSION +1
-73 dBm Fair 287° WNW
#3
WENY-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 36-1 720p
ABCCBSION +1
-73 dBm Fair 287° WNW
#4
WENY-TV
ELMIRA, NY
 36-1 720p
ABCCBSION +1
-73 dBm Fair 287° WNW
#5
WKOF
 15 Other -74 dBm Fair 32° NNE
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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 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 310° · NW · Spread 82°

Towers within 82° arc

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 20 dB
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About TV Reception in Elmira

Elmira, New York (14905) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WETM-TV at -53 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