TV channels & antenna towers in Chappaqua, New York

Chappaqua has 69 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 16 miles to the SSW.

69TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
1,436population

Network channels in Chappaqua

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 30 mi201° SSW WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 30 mi203° SSW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 31 mi202° SSW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 31 mi202° SSW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 31 mi202° SSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 33 mi203° SSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 33 mi203° SSW FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 33 mi203° SSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 33 mi203° SSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 33 mi203° SSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 46 mi66° ENE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 61 mi52° NE GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 61 mi52° NE GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 61 mi52° NE GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 61 mi52° NE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 61 mi52° NE GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 61 mi52° NE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 65 mi49° NE WeakHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Chappaqua

Chappaqua, New York has a population of about 1,440. There are 69 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 7 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Chappaqua, 47 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 Chappaqua

Point your antenna SSW, at about 203°. The main network towers for Chappaqua 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 33 miles southwest of Chappaqua (203° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chappaqua at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chappaqua

The farthest main network tower for Chappaqua is WNBC (NBC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WTIC-TV (Fox), 61 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 Chappaqua

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A16 mi 211° SSWFairPeekskill, NY
WXGN-LDLow power29 mi 37° NEFairDanbury, CT
W09CZ-DLow power29 mi 201° SSWWeakRoslyn, NY
W20CQ-DLow power30 mi 148° SSEWeakHempstead, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power30 mi 198° SSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power30 mi 201° SSWWeakTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power30 mi 201° SSWWeakNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power30 mi 201° SSWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power30 mi 201° SSWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power30 mi 201° SSWPoorNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power30 mi 203° SSWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power31 mi 202° SSWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power31 mi 202° SSWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power31 mi 202° SSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power31 mi 202° SSWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power31 mi 202° SSWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A31 mi 202° SSWFairEdison, NJ
WLIG-LDLow power32 mi 146° SEPoorPlainview, Etc., NY
WMBQ-CDClass A33 mi 203° SSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power33 mi 203° SSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power33 mi 203° SSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power33 mi 203° SSWFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power33 mi 203° SSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power33 mi 203° SSWWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A33 mi 203° SSWFairManhattan, NY

How Chappaqua compares with the rest of New York

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Chappaqua ranks 248th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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, 5.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chappaqua: 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 203° SSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 33 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 37 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 Chappaqua, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles SSW of Chappaqua. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Chappaqua, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SSW of Chappaqua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Chappaqua, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 33 miles SSW of Chappaqua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Chappaqua, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NE of Chappaqua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Chappaqua, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NE of Chappaqua. Estimated signal: fair.

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

69 transmitters within 70 miles of Chappaqua; around 37 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 Chappaqua?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 203°. The main network towers for Chappaqua sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Chappaqua?

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 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chappaqua?

WTIC-TV (Fox), 61 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 Chappaqua?

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 Chappaqua; signal estimates ignore terrain.