TV channels & antenna towers in Arrochar, New York

Arrochar has 51 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 WNYN-LD, 6.3 miles to the E.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.3 mito the closest tower
13,010population

Network channels in Arrochar

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 8.5 mi21° NNE StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 8.5 mi21° NNE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 8.5 mi21° NNE StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 8.5 mi21° NNE StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 8.5 mi21° NNE StrongNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 11 mi24° NNE GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 11 mi24° NNE GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 11 mi24° NNE StrongPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 12 mi23° NNE GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 12 mi27° NNE FairAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Arrochar

Arrochar, New York has a population of about 13,000. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 4 Class A, 23 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 41 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to New York, 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 11 (WPIX), 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 12 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 Arrochar

Point your antenna NNE, at about 22°. The main network towers for Arrochar 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 8.5 miles north of Arrochar (21° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Arrochar at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Arrochar

The farthest main network tower for Arrochar is WABC-TV (ABC), 11 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WCBS-TV is only 8.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Arrochar

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power6.3 mi 98° EGoodNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power6.3 mi 98° EGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A8.5 mi 21° NNEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power8.5 mi 21° NNEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power8.5 mi 21° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power8.5 mi 21° NNEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power8.5 mi 21° NNEStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power8.5 mi 21° NNEFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A8.5 mi 21° NNEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power8.5 mi 21° NNEGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power8.5 mi 21° NNEGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power8.5 mi 21° NNEFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power11 mi 24° NNEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power11 mi 24° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power11 mi 24° NNEStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power11 mi 24° NNEGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power11 mi 24° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A11 mi 24° NNEGoodEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power12 mi 23° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power12 mi 27° NNEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power12 mi 27° NNEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power12 mi 27° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power12 mi 27° NNEFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power12 mi 27° NNEWeakNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power12 mi 33° NNEFairNew York, NY

How Arrochar compares with the rest of New York

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Arrochar ranks 248th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 8.5 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

34% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Fort Hamilton, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Arrochar: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 24° NNE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 11 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 Arrochar, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Arrochar. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Arrochar, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of Arrochar. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Arrochar, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of Arrochar. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Arrochar, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of Arrochar. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Arrochar, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Arrochar. Estimated signal: good.

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

51 transmitters within 70 miles of Arrochar; around 37 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Arrochar?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 22°. The main network towers for Arrochar sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Arrochar?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Arrochar?

WCBS-TV is only 8.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Arrochar?

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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