TV channels & antenna towers in Centerport, New York
Centerport has 68 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 7.6 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Centerport
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 33 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 43 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 63 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 63 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 63 mi | 26° NNE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 63 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 63 mi | 26° NNE | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 63 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 68 mi | 26° NNE | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Centerport
With roughly 5,510 residents, Centerport is a town in New York. Our map shows 68 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 8 Class A, 27 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 41 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 Centerport
Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Centerport 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 35 miles west of Centerport (251° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Centerport at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Centerport, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Centerport
The farthest main network tower for Centerport is WNBC (NBC), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTIC-TV (Fox), 63 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 Centerport
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20CQ-DLow power | 7.6 mi | 216° SW | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 22 mi | 89° E | Good | Smithtown, NY |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 24 mi | 88° E | Strong | Riverhead, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 29 mi | 281° W | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 31 mi | 252° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 32 mi | 255° WSW | Weak | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 33 mi | 255° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 33 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WETN-LDClass A | 35 mi | 37° NE | Weak | Allingtown, CT |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Weak | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 35 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Newton, NJ |
How Centerport compares with the rest of New York
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Centerport ranks 323rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 East Northport, 2.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Centerport: 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 251° WSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 35 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 32 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 Centerport, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Centerport. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Centerport, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Centerport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Centerport, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Centerport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Centerport, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles NNE of Centerport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Centerport, NY?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles NNE of Centerport. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Centerport?
68 transmitters within 70 miles of Centerport; around 32 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 Centerport?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Centerport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Centerport?
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 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Centerport?
WTIC-TV (Fox), 63 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 Centerport?
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 Centerport; signal estimates ignore terrain.