TV channels & antenna towers in Briarcliff Manor, New York
Briarcliff Manor has 70 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 14 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Briarcliff Manor
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 28 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 49 mi | 67° ENE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 64 mi | 53° NE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 64 mi | 53° NE | Fair | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 64 mi | 53° NE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 64 mi | 53° NE | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 64 mi | 53° NE | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 64 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 68 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Briarcliff Manor
With roughly 8,030 residents, Briarcliff Manor is a town in New York. Our map shows 70 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 7 Class A, 28 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 46 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six of the 18 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 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), 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 Briarcliff Manor
Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Briarcliff Manor 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 31 miles south of Briarcliff Manor (198° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Briarcliff Manor at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Briarcliff Manor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Briarcliff Manor
The farthest main network tower for Briarcliff Manor is WNBC (NBC), 31 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTIC-TV (Fox), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Briarcliff Manor
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEPT-CDClass A | 14 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 27 mi | 195° SSW | Weak | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 28 mi | 198° SSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 28 mi | 193° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 29 mi | 197° SSW | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 31 mi | 142° SE | Weak | Hempstead, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 31 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
How Briarcliff Manor compares with the rest of New York
With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Briarcliff Manor ranks 237th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Ossining, 2.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Briarcliff Manor: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 198° SSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 31 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 38 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles SSW of Briarcliff Manor. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles SSW of Briarcliff Manor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 31 miles SSW of Briarcliff Manor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NE of Briarcliff Manor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Briarcliff Manor, NY?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NE of Briarcliff Manor. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Briarcliff Manor?
70 transmitters within 70 miles of Briarcliff Manor; around 38 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 Briarcliff Manor?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Briarcliff Manor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Briarcliff Manor?
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. Picking up Fox from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Briarcliff Manor?
WTIC-TV (Fox), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Briarcliff Manor?
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.
TV channels in nearby New York cities
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- Ossining2.3 mi
- Sleepy Hollow4.5 mi
- Tarrytown5.1 mi
- Croton-on-Hudson5.6 mi
- Nyack6.2 mi
- Congers6.3 mi
- Mount Kisco6.5 mi
- Valley Cottage7.1 mi
- North Castle7.3 mi
- Irvington7.7 mi
- Greenburgh7.9 mi
- Haverstraw8.2 mi
- White Plains8.3 mi
- New City8.6 mi
- Hartsdale8.9 mi
- Blauvelt9.0 mi
- Dobbs Ferry9.4 mi
- West Haverstraw9.5 mi
- Scarsdale9.9 mi
- Stony Point10 mi
- Greenville11 mi
- Nanuet11 mi
- Tappan11 mi
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 Briarcliff Manor; signal estimates ignore terrain.