WMBC-TV
Full power TV station · Newton, New Jersey
WMBC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Newton, New Jersey. Its signal is estimated to reach about 1,082 cities and towns within 73 miles.
About WMBC-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 250 kW effective radiated power, WMBC-TV runs more power than 48% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 520 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 75% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 73 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 1,082 cities and towns in our guide with about 34,000,000 residents, as far as Bethlehem, PA (71 miles).
WMBC-TV shares its transmitter site with WCBS-TV (CBS), WMBQ-CD, WNET, WNYW (Fox), WNWT-LD and WLIW and 8 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Newton, NJ |
| Tower location | 40.71300, -74.01314 |
| Effective radiated power | 250 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 520 m (1,706 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 43952 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMBC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 0.4 mi | 257° WSW | Strong |
| Chinatown, NY | 0.9 mi | 255° WSW | Strong |
| Jersey City, NJ | 3.5 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Sunset Park, NY | 4.7 mi | 360° N | Strong |
| Flatbush, NY | 5.1 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| Bushwick, NY | 5.1 mi | 285° WNW | Strong |
| Manhattan, NY | 5.5 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Brooklyn, NY | 5.5 mi | 323° NW | Strong |
| Borough Park, NY | 5.5 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Astoria, NY | 6.0 mi | 227° SW | Strong |
| East Flatbush, NY | 6.0 mi | 313° NW | Strong |
| East Harlem, NY | 6.7 mi | 213° SSW | Strong |
| Elmhurst, NY | 7.3 mi | 257° WSW | Strong |
| Harlem, NY | 7.5 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| East New York, NY | 7.6 mi | 295° WNW | Strong |
| Canarsie, NY | 7.6 mi | 309° NW | Strong |
| Corona, NY | 8.3 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Gravesend, NY | 8.4 mi | 343° NNW | Strong |
| Newark, NJ | 8.5 mi | 101° E | Strong |
| Sheepshead Bay, NY | 9.1 mi | 337° NNW | Strong |
| Queens, NY | 9.5 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Richmond Hill, NY | 9.6 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| Washington Heights, NY | 10 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 11 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Jamaica, NY | 11 mi | 278° W | Strong |
| Fordham, NY | 12 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| The Bronx, NY | 12 mi | 219° SW | Strong |
| Staten Island, NY | 12 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Clifton, NJ | 13 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Yonkers, NY | 16 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Paterson, NJ | 16 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Greenburgh, NY | 24 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Edison, NJ | 25 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Stamford, CT | 34 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| North Stamford, CT | 38 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Norwalk, CT | 42 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Toms River, NJ | 53 mi | 10° N | Fair |
| Bridgeport, CT | 54 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Danbury, CT | 55 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| New Haven, CT | 70 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WCBS-TVCBS · 2
- WNYWFox · 5
- WNBCNBC · 4
- WNJUTelemundo · 47
- WPXN-TVION · 31
- WABC-TVABC · 7
- WPIXCW · 11
- WXTV-DTUnivision · 41
- WJLPMeTV · 33.1
- WPXU-LDION · 35
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMBC-TV transmitter tower?
WMBC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.7130, -74.0131, near New York City, NY. It is licensed to Newton, New Jersey.
How far does WMBC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 73 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 82 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMBC-TV with an antenna?
About 34,000,000 people live in the 1,082 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMBC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMBC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.