Antenna TV channels in Syracuse
20 stations broadcast free TV around Syracuse, 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 . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Syracuse
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 59% of people in the Syracuse market; about 41% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 28 free channels from 16 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 | 85% | 66% |
| CBS | 90% | 73% |
| NBC | 96% | 73% |
| FOX | 99% | 83% |
| PBS | 85% | 67% |
| The CW | 3% | 0% |
Share of the market's 925k people, across its 140 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse ZIP 13202 | Indoor likely | south-southeast (160°, most) | 28 |
| Ithaca ZIP 14850 | Roof | southwest (220°) | 10 |
| Auburn ZIP 13024 | Attic or outdoor | east (91°) | 53 |
| Cortland ZIP 13045 | Roof | north (8°) | 24 |
| Oswego ZIP 13126 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (151°) | 32 |
| Fulton ZIP 13069 | Indoor likely | south-southeast (151°) | 32 |
| Oneida ZIP 13421 | Indoor likely | east (84°, most) | 43 |
| Baldwinsville ZIP 13027 | Indoor likely | south-southeast (148°) | 33 |
| North Syracuse ZIP 13212 | Indoor likely | south (170°, most) | 55 |
| Solvay ZIP 13219 | Indoor likely | southeast (137°, most) | 28 |
| Chittenango ZIP 13037 | Roof | southwest (234°) | 27 |
| Waterloo ZIP 13165 | Attic or outdoor | east (87°) | 49 |
| Manlius ZIP 13104 | Indoor likely | west-southwest (238°) | 28 |
| Canastota ZIP 13032 | Attic or outdoor | east (87°, most) | 45 |
| Fayetteville ZIP 13066 | Indoor likely | southwest (222°, most) | 28 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Syracuse?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 15.1 | WKOF |
 NBC | 3.1 | WSTM-TV |
 ABC | 9.1 | WSYR-TV |
 FOX | 68.1 | WSYT |
 PBS | 24.1 | WCNY-TV |
 ION | 56.1 | WSPX-TV |
The best TV antenna for Syracuse
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 59% of people.
- 2 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WNYI), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
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 Ithaca, Auburn, Cortland and nearby
Aim at the main tower site ( and others). From the largest towns around Syracuse:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, NY | north-northeast (22°) | 46 mi |
| Auburn, NY | east-northeast (67°) | 22 mi |
| Cortland, NY | north (1°) | 32 mi |
| Oswego, NY | south-southeast (148°) | 32 mi |
| Oneida, NY | west (268°) | 25 mi |
| North Syracuse, NY | south-southwest (199°) | 6 mi |
| Hamilton, NY | west-northwest (297°) | 35 mi |
8 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WKOF (8 mi away), WSTM-TV (8 mi away), WTVH (8 mi away), WCNY-TV (8 mi away), WSYR-TV (11 mi away), WSPX-TV (11 mi away), WSYT (12 mi away), WNYI (22 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Syracuse TV towers are
Map of 9 tower sites around Syracuse. The list below has every site.
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7 stations · 2 mi northwest of the centre
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4 stations · 7 mi south of the centre
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2 stations · 9 mi southeast of the centre
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2 stations · 22 mi southwest of the centre
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1 station · 11 mi south-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 24 mi east of the centre
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1 station · 46 mi south-southwest of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Syracuse
3 stations (WQSE-LD, WKOF, WSTM-TV) now send 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 .
WQSE-LD sends NextGen TV on RF 6
Our data lists no channels of its own on the NextGen signal yet.
WSTM-TV sends NextGen TV on RF 19
- 3.1 NBC: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 3.2 network unknown: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 3.3 network unknown: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
Every Syracuse 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. 2 subchannels have no confirmed network; we show them as "network unknown" rather than guess.
Full power (8)
- WSTM-TV Syracuse, NY · UHF · NextGen TV
- 3.1 NBC
- 3.2 network unknown
- 3.3 network unknown
- WTVH Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 5.1 Roar
Its signal also carries 15.1 for partner stations.
- WSYR-TV Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 9.1 ABC
- 9.2 Antenna TV
- 9.3 Bounce TV
- 9.4 Laff
- WKOF Syracuse, NY · UHF · NextGen TV
- 15.1 CBS · on WTVH's signal
- WCNY-TV Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 24.1 PBS
- 24.2 Create
- 24.3 World
- 24.4 PBS Kids
- WNYI Ithaca, NY · VHF
- 52.1 Daystar
- 52.2 Daystar Reflections
- WSPX-TV Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 56.1 Ion Television
- 56.2 Court TV
- 56.3 Grit
- 56.4 Ion Mystery
- 56.5 Ion Plus
- 56.6 Busted
- 56.7 Game Show Central
- 56.8 HSN
- 56.9 QVC
- WSYT Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 68.1 Fox
- 68.2 Cozi TV
Class A (6)
- WONO-CD Syracuse, Etc., NY · UHF
- 11.1 AMG TV
- WTKO-CD Oneida, NY · UHF
- 13.1 Cornerstone TeleVision
- WTVU-CD Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 22.1 Cornerstone TeleVision
- WMJQ-CD Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 40.1 MeTV
- WNYS-CD Ithaca, NY · UHF
- 43.1 MyNet
- 43.2 Dabl
Its signal also carries 68.1, 68.2 for partner stations.
- WHSU-CD Syracuse, NY · UHF
- 51.1 The Walk Television Network
Low power (5)
- WNDR-LD Auburn, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WBLZ-LD Syracuse, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WDSS-LD Syracuse, NY · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WQSE-LD Syracuse, NY · VHF · NextGen TV
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WWLF-LD Syracuse, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- W34FR-D Ithaca, NY · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Syracuse
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Syracuse?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Syracuse?
What is the best TV antenna for Syracuse?
Which way should I point my antenna in Syracuse?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Syracuse?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WTVU-CD · facility 617 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-03-19
- WHSU-CD · facility 629 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-06-19
- WMJQ-CD · facility 14312 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-09-28 · newer construction permit granted
- WONO-CD · facility 14315 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-07
- WQSE-LD · facility 14319 · RF 6 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.75 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-05-02
- WWLF-LD · facility 14324 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-09-09 · newer construction permit granted
- WBLZ-LD · facility 64353 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-03-24 · newer construction permit granted
- WKOF · facility 776176 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 475 kW · HAAT 389 m · licensed 2025-08-13 · newer construction permit granted
- WSTM-TV · facility 21252 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 150 kW · HAAT 410 m · licensed 2024-01-24 · newer construction permit granted
- WTVH · facility 74151 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 109 kW · HAAT 392.6 m · licensed 2021-03-05 · newer construction permit granted
- WCNY-TV · facility 53734 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 62 kW · HAAT 409.7 m · licensed 2020-02-05
- WSYR-TV · facility 73113 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 105 kW · HAAT 402 m · licensed 2021-03-05 · newer construction permit granted
- WSPX-TV · facility 64352 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 82 kW · HAAT 452.1 m · licensed 2019-09-27
- WSYT · facility 40758 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 540 kW · HAAT 442.6 m · licensed 2019-10-22 · newer construction permit granted
- WNYI · facility 34329 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 28 kW · HAAT 260 m · licensed 2022-01-31
- WDSS-LD · facility 47688 · RF 13 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 28 kW · HAAT 260 m · licensed 2022-01-31
- WNDR-LD · facility 189863 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-01-18
- WTKO-CD · facility 34341 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-08
- WNYS-CD · facility 15567 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-03-11
- W34FR-D · facility 71512 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-01-10
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