TV channels & antenna towers in Bergen Beach, New York

Bergen Beach has 52 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, 3.4 miles to the SW.

52TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
3.4 mito the closest tower
13,596population

Network channels in Bergen Beach

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 8.5 mi319° NW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 8.5 mi319° NW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 8.5 mi319° NW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 8.5 mi319° NW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 8.5 mi319° NW StrongNew York, NY
IONWPXU-LDION35 9.6 mi341° NNW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 9.8 mi335° NNW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 9.8 mi335° NNW GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 9.8 mi335° NNW StrongPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 10 mi336° NNW GoodMiddletown Township, NJ

Over-the-air TV in Bergen Beach

Bergen Beach, New York has a population of about 13,600. Our map shows 52 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

40 of them are within 25 miles of Bergen Beach, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles 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.

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 (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 Bergen Beach

Point your antenna NW, at about 323°. The main network towers for Bergen Beach 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 northwest of Bergen Beach (319° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bergen Beach

The farthest main network tower for Bergen Beach is WABC-TV (ABC), 9.8 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Bergen Beach

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 power3.4 mi 226° SWGoodNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power3.4 mi 226° SWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A8.5 mi 319° NWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power8.5 mi 319° NWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power8.5 mi 319° NWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power8.5 mi 319° NWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power8.5 mi 319° NWStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power8.5 mi 319° NWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A8.5 mi 319° NWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power8.5 mi 319° NWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power8.5 mi 319° NWGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power8.5 mi 319° NWFairPort Jervis, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power9.0 mi 348° NNWFairNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power9.6 mi 341° NNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power9.6 mi 341° NNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power9.6 mi 341° NNWGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power9.6 mi 341° NNWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power9.6 mi 341° NNWWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power9.8 mi 335° NNWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power9.8 mi 335° NNWGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power9.8 mi 335° NNWStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power9.8 mi 335° NNWGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power9.8 mi 335° NNWGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A9.8 mi 335° NNWGoodEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power10 mi 336° NNWStrongNew York, NY

How Bergen Beach compares with the rest of New York

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Bergen Beach ranks 164th 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 Flatlands, 1.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bergen Beach: 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 335° NNW, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 9.8 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 Bergen Beach, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 9.8 miles NNW of Bergen Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bergen Beach, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NW of Bergen Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bergen Beach, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NW of Bergen Beach. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Bergen Beach, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NW of Bergen Beach. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bergen Beach, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 9.8 miles NNW of Bergen Beach. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bergen Beach?

52 transmitters within 70 miles of Bergen Beach; 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 Bergen Beach?

Point your antenna NW, at about 323°. The main network towers for Bergen Beach sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bergen Beach?

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 Bergen Beach?

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 Bergen Beach?

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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