WNYO-TV
Full power TV station · Buffalo, New York
WNYO-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Buffalo, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 93 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WNYO-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 575 kW effective radiated power, WNYO-TV runs more power than 64% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 329 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 40% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 93 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,020,000 residents, as far as Lockport, NY (16 miles).
WNYO-TV shares its transmitter site with WUTV (Fox), WBNF-CD and WNED-TV. 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 | Buffalo, NY |
| Tower location | 43.02561, -78.92836 |
| Effective radiated power | 575 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 329 m (1,079 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67784 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNYO-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NY | 1.8 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Grandyle Village, NY | 2.4 mi | 34° NE | Strong |
| Tonawanda, NY | 2.5 mi | 279° W | Strong |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 3.4 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Kenmore, NY | 5.1 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Amherst, NY | 7.3 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Eggertsville, NY | 7.6 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 8.0 mi | 126° SE | Strong |
| Buffalo, NY | 9.9 mi | 345° NNW | Strong |
| Williamsville, NY | 11 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| Cheektowaga, NY | 12 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| Harris Hill, NY | 13 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| West Seneca, NY | 14 mi | 332° NNW | Strong |
| South Lockport, NY | 15 mi | 234° SW | Strong |
| Depew, NY | 15 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| Lackawanna, NY | 15 mi | 339° NNW | Strong |
| Lockport, NY | 16 mi | 230° SW | Strong |
| Lancaster, NY | 16 mi | 304° WNW | Strong |
| Newfane, NY | 21 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Hamburg, NY | 22 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| East Aurora, NY | 24 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Lake Erie Beach, NY | 29 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Boston, NY | 29 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Medina, NY | 30 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Batavia, NY | 37 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Springville, NY | 38 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Albion, NY | 40 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Dunkirk, NY | 43 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Fredonia, NY | 45 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Le Roy, NY | 48 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Brockport, NY | 52 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Portland, NY | 52 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Clarkson, NY | 52 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Hamlin, NY | 54 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Geneseo, NY | 58 mi | 286° WNW | Fair |
| Hilton, NY | 60 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Salamanca, NY | 61 mi | 350° N | Fair |
| Gates-North Gates, NY | 63 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| North Gates, NY | 63 mi | 261° W | Fair |
| Greece, NY | 64 mi | 259° W | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNYO-TV transmitter tower?
WNYO-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.0256, -78.9284, near Grand Island, NY. It is licensed to Buffalo, New York.
How far does WNYO-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNYO-TV with an antenna?
About 1,020,000 people live in the 93 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNYO-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNYO-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.