TV channels & antenna towers in Bay Park, New York

Bay Park has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 15 miles to the WSW.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
2,212population

Network channels in Bay Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 18 mi298° WNW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 18 mi296° WNW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 18 mi296° WNW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 18 mi296° WNW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 19 mi297° WNW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 19 mi287° WNW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 19 mi287° WNW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 19 mi287° WNW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 19 mi287° WNW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 19 mi287° WNW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 66 mi34° NE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Bay Park

Bay Park is a small community of about 2,210 people in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 53 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

38 of them are within 25 miles of Bay Park, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 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.

The strongest network signals here 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 (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 Bay Park

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Bay Park 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 19 miles west of Bay Park (287° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bay Park

The farthest main network tower for Bay Park is WNYW (Fox), 19 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.

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 Bay Park

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power15 mi 258° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power15 mi 258° WSWFairNew York, NY
W20CQ-DLow power16 mi 44° NEWeakHempstead, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power16 mi 299° WNWFairNew York, NY
WLIG-LDLow power16 mi 52° NEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYK-LDLow power18 mi 298° WNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power18 mi 298° WNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power18 mi 298° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power18 mi 298° WNWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power18 mi 298° WNWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power18 mi 301° WNWFairRoslyn, NY
WXNY-LDLow power18 mi 296° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power18 mi 296° WNWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power18 mi 296° WNWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power18 mi 296° WNWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power18 mi 296° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A18 mi 296° WNWFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power19 mi 297° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A19 mi 287° WNWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power19 mi 287° WNWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power19 mi 287° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power19 mi 287° WNWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power19 mi 287° WNWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power19 mi 287° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A19 mi 287° WNWFairManhattan, NY

How Bay Park compares with the rest of New York

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Bay Park ranks 164th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Oceanside, 1.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bay Park: 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 287° WNW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 19 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 39 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 Bay Park, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Bay Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bay Park, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Bay Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bay Park, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Bay Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Bay Park, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Bay Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bay Park, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Bay Park. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bay Park?

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Bay Park; around 39 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 Bay Park?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Bay Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bay Park?

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 Bay Park?

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 Bay Park?

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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