Antenna TV channels in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
25 stations broadcast free TV around Albany-Schenectady-Troy, carrying 33 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . 7 of the 8 full-power stations transmit from one site, so in most of the area one aimed antenna picks up most of them.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Albany-Schenectady-Troy
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 5% of people in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy market; about 82% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 13% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 33 free channels from 14 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 74% | 58% |
| CBS | 84% | 65% |
| NBC | 77% | 62% |
| FOX | 77% | 0% |
| PBS | 75% | 56% |
| The CW | 74% | 58% |
| Univision | 0% | 0% |
| Telemundo | <1% | 0% |
Share of the market's 1,656k people, across its 394 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany ZIP 12208 | Attic or outdoor | west (259°) | 37 |
| Schenectady ZIP 12307 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (197°) | 39 |
| Troy ZIP 12180 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (248°) | 33 |
| Pittsfield ZIP 01201 | Roof | west-northwest (287°, most) | 36 |
| Saratoga Springs ZIP 12866 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (200°) | 34 |
| Kingston ZIP 12401 | Indoor likely | north-northwest (331°) | 3 |
| Cohoes ZIP 12047 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (235°) | 33 |
| Amsterdam ZIP 12010 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (158°, most) | 37 |
| Oneonta ZIP 13820 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Gloversville ZIP 12078 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (151°) | 28 |
| Glens Falls ZIP 12801 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (201°, most) | 34 |
| North Adams ZIP 01247 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Watervliet ZIP 12189 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (244°, most) | 32 |
| Rensselaer ZIP 12144 | Attic or outdoor | west (266°) | 32 |
| New Paltz ZIP 12561 | Indoor likely | north-northeast (12°) | 3 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 6.1 | WRGB |
 NBC | 13.1 | WNYT |
 ABC | 10.1 | WTEN |
 FOX | 23.1 | WXXA-TV |
 PBS | 17.1 | WMHT |
 The CW | 45.1 | WCWN |
 MyNetworkTV | 51.1 | WNYA |
 ION | 55.1 | WYPX-TV |
The best TV antenna for Albany-Schenectady-Troy
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF and aim it at the main tower site, where 7 of the 8 full-power stations transmit. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 5% of people.
- 9 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WXXA-TV, WNYA), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- Most towers stand together, so one fixed aim covers nearly everything.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Schenectady, Troy, Pittsfield and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WNYT, WTEN, WCWN, WMHT and others). From the largest towns around Albany-Schenectady-Troy:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady, NY | south-southwest (199°) | 13 mi |
| Troy, NY | west-southwest (246°) | 19 mi |
| Pittsfield, MA | west-northwest (288°) | 40 mi |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | south-southwest (201°) | 33 mi |
| Kingston, NY | north (359°) | 48 mi |
| Oneonta, NY | east-northeast (77°) | 55 mi |
| North Adams, MA | west (266°) | 45 mi |
| Ellenville, NY | north-northeast (16°) | 66 mi |
One full-power station transmits from elsewhere: WYPX-TV (1 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Albany-Schenectady-Troy TV towers are
Map of 16 tower sites around Albany-Schenectady-Troy. The list below has every site.
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7 stations · 11 mi west-southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 10 mi west of the centre
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2 stations · 28 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 66 mi south of the centre
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1 station · 42 mi northwest of the centre
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1 station · 43 mi north of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
One station (WCWN) now sends the newer NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) A newer broadcast format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations also send the old format from a partner station. More in the glossary format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations share: each channel that moved is also sent in the old format by a partner station (a Lighthouse (channel sharing) One station switches to NextGen TV and carries other stations' 3.0 versions; partners carry its old-format version. More in the glossary arrangement). Your TV shows the same number; at most you need a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary .
WCWN sends NextGen TV on RF 22
- 45.1 The CW: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 45.2 network unknown: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 45.4 The Nest: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
Every Albany-Schenectady-Troy station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations. 1 subchannels have no confirmed network; we show them as "network unknown" rather than guess.
Full power (8)
- WRGB Schenectady, NY · UHF
- 6.1 CBS
- 6.2 Roar
- 6.3 Comet
- WTEN Albany, NY · UHF
- 10.1 ABC
- 10.2 Cozi TV
- 10.3 Antenna TV
- 10.4 Ion Mystery
- WNYT Albany, NY · UHF
- 13.1 NBC
- 13.2 MeTV
- 13.3 Start TV
- 13.4 Great
- WMHT Schenectady, NY · UHF
- 17.1 PBS
- WXXA-TV Albany, NY · VHF
- 23.1 Fox
- 23.2 Capital OTB TV
- 23.3 Grit
- 23.4 Rewind TV
- 23.5 True Crime Network
- WCWN Schenectady, NY · UHF · NextGen TV
- 45.1 The CW
- 45.2 network unknown
- 45.4 The Nest
- WNYA Pittsfield, MA · VHF
- 51.1 MyNetworkTV
- 51.2 Movies!
- 51.3 Catchy Comedy
- 51.4 Heroes & Icons
- WYPX-TV Amsterdam, NY · UHF
- 55.1 Ion Television
- 55.2 Bounce TV
- 55.3 Court TV
- 55.4 Laff
- 55.5 Ion Plus
- 55.6 Busted
- 55.7 Game Show Central
- 55.8 HSN
- 55.9 QVC
Class A (2)
Low power (9)
- WZPJ-LD Albany, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WYBN-LD Cobleskill, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNYJ-LD Newburgh, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WZPK-LD Monticello, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNGN-LD Troy, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNGX-LD Schenectady, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WUCB-LD Cobleskill, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WVBG-LD Greenwich, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WYNB-LD Ellenville, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (6)
- W18FE-D Gloversville, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W20EH-D Pownal, Etc., VT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W23ER-D Poughkeepsie, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W28DA-D Pittsfield, MA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W30DM-D Manchester, Etc., VT · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- W32FW-D Adams, MA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
What is the best TV antenna for Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Which way should I point my antenna in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WZPJ-LD · facility 46730 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-01-21
- WYPX-TV · facility 13933 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 600 kW · HAAT 294.47 m · licensed 2019-08-12
- WYBN-LD · facility 130304 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-08-27
- WNYT · facility 73363 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 970 kW · HAAT 414 m · licensed 2024-07-01 · newer construction permit granted
- WTEN · facility 74422 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 427.2 m · licensed 2022-03-23
- WCWN · facility 73264 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 750 kW · HAAT 426 m · licensed 2024-07-18
- WMHT · facility 73263 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 445 kW · HAAT 426 m · licensed 2022-03-23
- WRGB · facility 73942 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 392 m · licensed 2022-03-23 · newer construction permit granted
- WNYA · facility 136751 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 23 kW · HAAT 437.2 m · licensed 2021-07-28
- WXXA-TV · facility 11970 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 22 kW · HAAT 437.2 m · licensed 2022-03-23
- WVBG-LD · facility 74018 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-07-13
- WNGX-LD · facility 6763 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-10-01
- WNGN-LD · facility 6762 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-10-01
- W20EH-D · facility 189111 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.26 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-02 · newer construction permit granted
- W28DA-D · facility 73362 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2009-06-16
- W32FW-D · facility 73358 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-20
- WUCB-LD · facility 130308 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-12 · newer construction permit granted
- W18FE-D · facility 73360 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-06-27
- WFNY-CD · facility 167948 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 8.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-03-15
- WNCE-CD · facility 450 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-01-03
- W30DM-D · facility 189112 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-11-29
- WZPK-LD · facility 31646 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-03-19 · newer construction permit granted
- WNYJ-LD · facility 127912 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 13.6 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-01-10
- W23ER-D · facility 17770 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 11 kW · HAAT 269.4 m · licensed 2019-03-07
- WYNB-LD · facility 31643 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-06-19 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out