TV channels & antenna towers in Amagansett, New York

Amagansett has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVH-CD, 11 miles to the W.

Open Amagansett in the live finder

27TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

1,165population

Network channels in Amagansett

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXQ-TVION	69	41 mi	27° NNE	Good	Newport, RI
ABCWTNHABC	8	52 mi	307° NW	Fair	New Haven, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	54 mi	341° NNW	Weak	Hartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	62 mi	325° NW	Good	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	62 mi	325° NW	Good	New Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	62 mi	325° NW	Good	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	62 mi	325° NW	Fair	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	62 mi	325° NW	Good	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	62 mi	325° NW	Poor	Hartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS	3	65 mi	328° NNW	Weak	Hartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Amagansett

Amagansett, New York has a population of about 1,170. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 6 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Amagansett, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Hartford, CT, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Hartford's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WTNH), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 69 (WPXQ-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (weak signal). 7 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 Amagansett

Point your antenna NW, at about 321°. The main network towers for Amagansett sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 62 miles northwest of Amagansett (325° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Amagansett at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WFSB (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Amagansett. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Amagansett

The farthest main network tower for Amagansett is WFSB (CBS), 65 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Amagansett

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WVVH-CDClass A	11 mi	269° W	Good	Southampton, NY
WEDNFull power	38 mi	358° N	Weak	Norwich, CT
WLWCFull power	41 mi	27° NNE	Good	New Bedford, MA
WLNY-TVFull power	41 mi	263° W	Good	Riverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power	43 mi	262° W	Good	Smithtown, NY
WETN-LDClass A	48 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Allingtown, CT
WCTXFull power	52 mi	307° NW	Fair	New Haven, CT
WUTH-CDClass A	54 mi	341° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WEDYFull power	62 mi	325° NW	Good	New Haven, CT
WEDHFull power	62 mi	325° NW	Good	Hartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A	62 mi	325° NW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
WTXX-LDLow power	62 mi	316° NW	Poor	Springfield, MA
WVMA-CDClass A	64 mi	17° NNE	Poor	Providence, RI
WWAX-LDLow power	65 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power	66 mi	329° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WLIG-LDLow power	68 mi	259° W	Poor	Plainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power	70 mi	260° W	Poor	Hempstead, NY

How Amagansett compares with the rest of New York

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Amagansett ranks 797th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is New London, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Amagansett: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 328° NNW, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 65 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 14 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Amagansett, NY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 52 miles NW of Amagansett. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Amagansett, NY?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of Amagansett. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Amagansett, NY?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Amagansett. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Amagansett, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Amagansett. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Amagansett, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Amagansett. Estimated signal: fair.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Amagansett; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Amagansett?

Point your antenna NW, at about 321°. The main network towers for Amagansett sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Amagansett?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Amagansett?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Amagansett?

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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