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TV channels & antenna towers in East Quogue, New York

East Quogue has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVH-CD, 15 miles to the NE.

Open East Quogue in the live finder
27TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
4,757population

Network channels in East Quogue

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWTNHABC8 45 mi335° NNW FairNew Haven, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 60 mi5° N WeakHartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 61 mi348° NNW GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 61 mi348° NNW GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 61 mi348° NNW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 61 mi348° NNW FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 61 mi348° NNW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 61 mi348° NNW PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
IONWPXQ-TVION69 61 mi42° NE WeakNewport, RI
CBSWFSBCBS3 66 mi350° N WeakHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in East Quogue

East Quogue, New York has a population of about 4,760. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 5 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of East Quogue, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Hartford, CT, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Hartford's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WTNH), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (weak signal). 7 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 East Quogue

Point your antenna NNW, at about 345°. The main network towers for East Quogue sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles north of East Quogue (348° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Quogue at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WFSB (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from East Quogue. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for East Quogue

The farthest main network tower for East Quogue is WFSB (CBS), 66 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near East Quogue

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WVVH-CDClass A15 mi 54° NEFairSouthampton, NY
WLNY-TVFull power18 mi 283° WNWStrongRiverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power20 mi 280° WStrongSmithtown, NY
WETN-LDClass A37 mi 327° NNWWeakAllingtown, CT
WLIG-LDLow power44 mi 265° WPoorPlainview, Etc., NY
WCTXFull power45 mi 335° NNWFairNew Haven, CT
W20CQ-DLow power46 mi 266° WPoorHempstead, NY
WEDNFull power52 mi 25° NNEPoorNorwich, CT
WTXX-LDLow power57 mi 339° NNWPoorSpringfield, MA
WUTH-CDClass A60 mi 5° NPoorHartford, CT
WEDYFull power61 mi 348° NNWGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power61 mi 348° NNWGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A61 mi 348° NNWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WLWCFull power61 mi 42° NEWeakNew Bedford, MA
WXGN-LDLow power63 mi 316° NWPoorDanbury, CT
WWAX-LDLow power66 mi 350° NPoorHartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power67 mi 350° NPoorHartford, CT

How East Quogue compares with the rest of New York

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, East Quogue ranks 882nd of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 45 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Shirley, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in East Quogue: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 350° N, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 66 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 12 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 East Quogue, NY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 45 miles NNW of East Quogue. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in East Quogue, NY?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 66 miles N of East Quogue. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in East Quogue, NY?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of East Quogue. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in East Quogue, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of East Quogue. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in East Quogue, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of East Quogue. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Quogue?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of East Quogue; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 East Quogue?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 345°. The main network towers for East Quogue sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in East Quogue?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in East Quogue?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in East Quogue?

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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