TV channels & antenna towers in Bayville, New York

Bayville has 67 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 41 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 9.5 miles to the SSE.

67TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.5 mito the closest tower
6,764population

Network channels in Bayville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 24 mi243° WSW WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 25 mi244° WSW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 25 mi243° WSW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 25 mi243° WSW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 25 mi243° WSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 27 mi240° WSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 27 mi240° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 27 mi240° WSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 27 mi240° WSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 27 mi240° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 48 mi42° NE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 66 mi35° NE FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 66 mi35° NE FairNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 67 mi34° NE FairHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 67 mi34° NE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 67 mi34° NE FairNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 67 mi34° NE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Bayville

With roughly 6,760 residents, Bayville is a town in New York. Our map shows 67 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 8 Class A, 26 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 41 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Bayville, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 17 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 (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 Bayville

Point your antenna WSW, at about 241°. The main network towers for Bayville 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 27 miles southwest of Bayville (240° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bayville 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 Bayville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bayville

The farthest main network tower for Bayville is WNYW (Fox), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Bayville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 50; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power9.5 mi 146° SSEFairHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power12 mi 142° SEFairPlainview, Etc., NY
WEPT-CDClass A19 mi 281° WFairPeekskill, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power23 mi 241° WSWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power23 mi 245° WSWWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power24 mi 243° WSWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power24 mi 243° WSWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power24 mi 243° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power24 mi 243° WSWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power24 mi 243° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power25 mi 244° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power25 mi 243° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power25 mi 243° WSWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power25 mi 243° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power25 mi 243° WSWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power25 mi 243° WSWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A25 mi 243° WSWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A27 mi 240° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power27 mi 240° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power27 mi 240° WSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power27 mi 240° WSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power27 mi 240° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power27 mi 240° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A27 mi 240° WSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power27 mi 240° WSWFairNew Rochelle, NY

How Bayville compares with the rest of New York

With 41 stations at fair strength or better, Bayville ranks 26th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Glen Cove, 5.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bayville: 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 240° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 27 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 41 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 Bayville, NY?

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

What channel is CBS in Bayville, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Bayville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bayville, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Bayville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bayville, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Bayville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bayville, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Bayville. Estimated signal: fair.

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

67 transmitters within 70 miles of Bayville; around 41 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 Bayville?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 241°. The main network towers for Bayville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bayville?

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 Bayville?

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 Bayville?

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 Bayville; signal estimates ignore terrain.