TV channels & antenna towers in Bloomfield, New York

Bloomfield has 77 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 WCBS-TV (CBS), 11 miles to the NE.

77TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
1,248population

Network channels in Bloomfield

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 11 mi51° NE StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 11 mi51° NE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 11 mi51° NE StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 11 mi51° NE StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 11 mi51° NE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 14 mi47° NE GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 14 mi47° NE GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 14 mi47° NE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 14 mi45° NE GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 15 mi49° NE FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 66 mi268° W WeakAllentown, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 68 mi235° SW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 68 mi235° SW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 68 mi235° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 68 mi235° SW PoorPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 68 mi235° SW WeakWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 68 mi235° SW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 68 mi235° SW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 68 mi235° SW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 69 mi235° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Bloomfield

With roughly 1,250 residents, Bloomfield is a small community in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 77 licensed TV transmitters: 38 full-power, 9 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 20 at good or strong strength.

41 of them are within 25 miles of Bloomfield, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 20 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 (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 19 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 Bloomfield

Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The main network towers for Bloomfield 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 11 miles northeast of Bloomfield (51° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bloomfield at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bloomfield

The farthest main network tower for Bloomfield is WABC-TV (ABC), 14 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 11 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 Bloomfield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMBQ-CDClass A11 mi 51° NEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power11 mi 51° NEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power11 mi 51° NEGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power11 mi 51° NEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power11 mi 51° NEStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power11 mi 51° NEFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A11 mi 51° NEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power11 mi 51° NEGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power11 mi 51° NEGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power11 mi 51° NEFairPort Jervis, NY
WNYN-LDLow power12 mi 99° EGoodNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power12 mi 99° EGoodNew York, NY
W05DJ-DLow power13 mi 342° NNWWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power13 mi 342° NNWWeakNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power14 mi 345° NNWWeakEast Orange, NJ
WXNY-LDLow power14 mi 47° NEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power14 mi 47° NEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power14 mi 47° NEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power14 mi 47° NEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power14 mi 47° NEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A14 mi 47° NEFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power14 mi 45° NEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power15 mi 49° NEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power15 mi 49° NEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power15 mi 49° NEFairNew York, NY

How Bloomfield compares with the rest of New York

With 41 stations at fair strength or better, Bloomfield ranks 26th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 New Springville, 1.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bloomfield: 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 47° NE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 14 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 Bloomfield, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Bloomfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bloomfield, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Bloomfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bloomfield, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Bloomfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Bloomfield, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Bloomfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bloomfield, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Bloomfield. Estimated signal: good.

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

77 transmitters within 70 miles of Bloomfield; around 41 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 Bloomfield?

Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The main network towers for Bloomfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bloomfield?

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 Bloomfield?

WCBS-TV is only 11 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 Bloomfield?

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 Bloomfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.