TV channels & antenna towers in Baldwin Harbor, New York

Baldwin Harbor has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 13 miles to the NE.

54TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
8,102population

Network channels in Baldwin Harbor

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 20 mi293° WNW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 21 mi291° WNW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 21 mi291° WNW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 21 mi291° WNW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 21 mi292° WNW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 22 mi284° WNW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 22 mi284° WNW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 22 mi284° WNW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 22 mi284° WNW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 22 mi284° WNW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 64 mi32° NNE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Baldwin Harbor

With roughly 8,100 residents, Baldwin Harbor is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 54 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 23 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

38 of them are within 25 miles of Baldwin Harbor, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Baldwin Harbor

Point your antenna WNW, at about 285°. The main network towers for Baldwin Harbor 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 22 miles west of Baldwin Harbor (284° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Baldwin Harbor at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Baldwin Harbor

The farthest main network tower for Baldwin Harbor is WNYW (Fox), 22 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 Baldwin Harbor

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power13 mi 36° NEFairHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power14 mi 45° NEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYN-LDLow power18 mi 258° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power18 mi 258° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power19 mi 293° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power20 mi 293° WNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power20 mi 293° WNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power20 mi 293° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power20 mi 293° WNWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power20 mi 293° WNWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power20 mi 296° WNWFairRoslyn, NY
WXNY-LDLow power21 mi 291° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power21 mi 291° WNWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power21 mi 291° WNWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power21 mi 291° WNWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power21 mi 291° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A21 mi 291° WNWFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power21 mi 292° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A22 mi 284° WNWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power22 mi 284° WNWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power22 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power22 mi 284° WNWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power22 mi 284° WNWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power22 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A22 mi 284° WNWFairManhattan, NY

How Baldwin Harbor compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Baldwin Harbor ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

42% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Baldwin, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Baldwin Harbor: 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 284° WNW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 22 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 40 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 Baldwin Harbor, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Baldwin Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Baldwin Harbor, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Baldwin Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Baldwin Harbor, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Baldwin Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Baldwin Harbor, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Baldwin Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Baldwin Harbor, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 21 miles WNW of Baldwin Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Baldwin Harbor?

54 transmitters within 70 miles of Baldwin Harbor; around 40 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 Baldwin Harbor?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 285°. The main network towers for Baldwin Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Baldwin Harbor?

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 Baldwin Harbor?

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 Baldwin Harbor?

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 New York · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Baldwin Harbor; signal estimates ignore terrain.