WWNY-CD (Fox) · Channel 7.2
Class A TV station · Massena, New York
WWNY-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 7.2, licensed to Massena, New York. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 26 miles.
About WWNY-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 26 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 20,200 residents.
WWNY-CD shares its transmitter site with WNPI-DT. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WWNY-TV in Carthage, NY, 57 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 7.2 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Massena, NY |
| Tower location | 44.49139, -74.85722 |
| Effective radiated power | 4 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 16744 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WWNY-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannawa Falls, NY | 10 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Potsdam, NY | 14 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Canton, NY | 17 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Norwood, NY | 19 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Norfolk, NY | 22 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WWNY-CD transmitter tower?
WWNY-CD broadcasts from a tower at 44.4914, -74.8572, near Hannawa Falls, NY. It is licensed to Massena, New York.
What channel is WWNY-CD on?
WWNY-CD appears as virtual channel 7.2 (7.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WWNY-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 26 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 40 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WWNY-CD with an antenna?
About 20,200 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WWNY-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WWNY-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.