TV channels & antenna towers in Byram, Connecticut

Byram has 69 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 14 miles to the WSW.

69TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
4,146population

Network channels in Byram

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 24 mi223° SW WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 24 mi225° SW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 25 mi225° SW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 25 mi225° SW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 25 mi225° SW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 28 mi223° SW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 28 mi223° SW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 28 mi223° SW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 28 mi223° SW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 28 mi223° SW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 47 mi51° NE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 64 mi41° NE FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 64 mi41° NE FairNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 64 mi41° NE GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 64 mi41° NE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 64 mi41° NE GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 64 mi41° NE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 69 mi39° NE WeakHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Byram

Byram, Connecticut has a population of about 4,150. There are 69 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 8 Class A, 27 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 31 (WPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 41 (WXTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 15 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Byram

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Byram sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WCBS-TV, WNYW, WNBC, WNJU and WPXN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles southwest of Byram (223° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Byram at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Byram, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Byram

The farthest main network tower for Byram is WNYW (Fox), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Byram

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A14 mi 258° WSWFairPeekskill, NY
W20CQ-DLow power18 mi 145° SEWeakHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power20 mi 142° SEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
W09CZ-DLow power23 mi 225° SWWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power23 mi 221° SWWeakNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power24 mi 223° SWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power24 mi 223° SWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power24 mi 223° SWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power24 mi 223° SWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power24 mi 223° SWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power24 mi 225° SWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power25 mi 225° SWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power25 mi 225° SWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power25 mi 225° SWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power25 mi 225° SWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power25 mi 225° SWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A25 mi 225° SWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A28 mi 223° SWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power28 mi 223° SWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power28 mi 223° SWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power28 mi 223° SWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power28 mi 223° SWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power28 mi 223° SWWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A28 mi 223° SWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power28 mi 223° SWFairNew Rochelle, NY

How Byram compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Byram ranks 18th of 183 places in Connecticut: more than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 24 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

73% of Connecticut's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Port Chester, 0.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Byram: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 223° SW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 28 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 37 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Byram, CT?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SW of Byram. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Byram, CT?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Byram. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Byram, CT?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Byram. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Byram, CT?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 28 miles SW of Byram. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Byram, CT?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NE of Byram. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Byram?

69 transmitters within 70 miles of Byram; around 37 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Byram?

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Byram sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Byram?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Byram?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Byram?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Connecticut · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Byram; signal estimates ignore terrain.