TV channels & antenna towers in Bellmore, New York

Bellmore has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLIG-LD, 9.3 miles to the NE.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.3 mito the closest tower
16,218population

Network channels in Bellmore

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 24 mi284° WNW WeakAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 25 mi283° WNW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 25 mi283° WNW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 25 mi283° WNW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 25 mi284° WNW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 26 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 26 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 26 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 26 mi277° W GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 26 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 60 mi30° NNE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Bellmore

With roughly 16,200 residents, Bellmore is a town in New York. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 23 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther 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 Bellmore

Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for Bellmore 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 26 miles west of Bellmore (277° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bellmore 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 Bellmore, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bellmore

The farthest main network tower for Bellmore is WNYW (Fox), 26 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 Bellmore

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
WLIG-LDLow power9.3 mi 35° NEFairPlainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power9.4 mi 21° NNEFairHempstead, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power22 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYN-LDLow power23 mi 256° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power23 mi 256° WSWFairNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power24 mi 287° WNWWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power24 mi 284° WNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power24 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power24 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power24 mi 284° WNWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power24 mi 284° WNWWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power25 mi 283° WNWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power25 mi 283° WNWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power25 mi 283° WNWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power25 mi 283° WNWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power25 mi 283° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A25 mi 283° WNWFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power25 mi 284° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A26 mi 277° WPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power26 mi 277° WFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power26 mi 277° WFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power26 mi 277° WGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power26 mi 277° WGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power26 mi 277° WWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A26 mi 277° WFairManhattan, NY

How Bellmore compares with the rest of New York

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Bellmore ranks 305th 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 Freeport, 3.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bellmore: 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 277° W, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 26 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 33 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 Bellmore, NY?

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

What channel is CBS in Bellmore, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Bellmore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bellmore, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Bellmore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bellmore, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 26 miles W of Bellmore. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bellmore, NY?

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

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Bellmore; around 33 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 Bellmore?

Point your antenna W, at about 279°. The main network towers for Bellmore sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bellmore?

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 Bellmore?

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 Bellmore?

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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