TV channels & antenna towers in Eatons Neck, New York

Eatons Neck 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, 9.8 miles to the SSW.

68TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.8 mito the closest tower
1,406population

Network channels in Eatons Neck

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 32 mi248° WSW WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 33 mi249° WSW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 33 mi248° WSW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 33 mi248° WSW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 33 mi248° WSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 35 mi245° WSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 35 mi245° WSW FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 35 mi245° WSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 35 mi245° WSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 35 mi245° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 41 mi34° NE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 61 mi29° NNE GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 61 mi29° NNE GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 61 mi29° NNE GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 61 mi29° NNE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 61 mi29° NNE GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 61 mi29° NNE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 66 mi28° NNE WeakHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Eatons Neck

Eatons Neck is a small community of about 1,410 people in New York. There are 68 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 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 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 42 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.

The strongest network signals here 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 Eatons Neck

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Eatons Neck 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 southwest of Eatons Neck (245° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Eatons Neck

The farthest main network tower for Eatons Neck 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), 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 Eatons Neck

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power9.8 mi 198° SSWFairHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power11 mi 186° SFairPlainview, Etc., NY
WFTY-DTFull power24 mi 97° EGoodSmithtown, NY
WLNY-TVFull power25 mi 95° EStrongRiverhead, NY
WEPT-CDClass A27 mi 275° WFairPeekskill, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power31 mi 246° WSWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power31 mi 249° WSWWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power32 mi 248° WSWWeakTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power32 mi 248° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power32 mi 248° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power32 mi 248° WSWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power32 mi 248° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power33 mi 249° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power33 mi 248° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power33 mi 248° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power33 mi 248° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power33 mi 248° WSWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power33 mi 248° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A33 mi 248° WSWFairEdison, NJ
WETN-LDClass A34 mi 42° NEWeakAllingtown, CT
WMBQ-CDClass A35 mi 245° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power35 mi 245° WSWWeakNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power35 mi 245° WSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power35 mi 245° WSWFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power35 mi 245° WSWGoodNewton, NJ

How Eatons Neck compares with the rest of New York

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Eatons Neck 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 Huntington Station, 5.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Eatons Neck: 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 245° WSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 35 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 32 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 Eatons Neck, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Eatons Neck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Eatons Neck, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Eatons Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Eatons Neck, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Eatons Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Eatons Neck, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNE of Eatons Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Eatons Neck, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNE of Eatons Neck. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Eatons Neck?

68 transmitters within 70 miles of Eatons Neck; 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 Eatons Neck?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Eatons Neck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Eatons Neck?

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 Eatons Neck?

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 Eatons Neck?

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 Eatons Neck; signal estimates ignore terrain.