TV channels & antenna towers in Fort Hamilton, New York

Fort Hamilton has 51 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 WNYN-LD, 4.7 miles to the ESE.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.7 mito the closest tower
28,966population

Network channels in Fort Hamilton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 6.6 mi9° N StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 6.6 mi9° N StrongNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 6.6 mi9° N StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 6.6 mi9° N StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 6.6 mi9° N StrongNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 9.3 mi15° NNE GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 9.3 mi15° NNE GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 9.3 mi15° NNE StrongPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 9.8 mi15° NNE GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 9.9 mi21° NNE FairAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Fort Hamilton

With roughly 29,000 residents, Fort Hamilton is a town in New York. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 4 Class A, 23 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 25 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 42 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Six of the 10 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 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 11 (WPIX), 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 12 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 Fort Hamilton

Point your antenna N, at about 11°. The main network towers for Fort Hamilton 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 6.6 miles north of Fort Hamilton (9° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fort Hamilton at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fort Hamilton

The farthest main network tower for Fort Hamilton is WABC-TV (ABC), 9.3 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WCBS-TV is only 6.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Fort Hamilton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power4.7 mi 119° ESEGoodNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power4.7 mi 119° ESEGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A6.6 mi 9° NPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power6.6 mi 9° NGoodNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power6.6 mi 9° NGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power6.6 mi 9° NStrongGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power6.6 mi 9° NStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power6.6 mi 9° NFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A6.6 mi 9° NGoodManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power6.6 mi 9° NGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power6.6 mi 9° NGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power6.6 mi 9° NFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power9.3 mi 15° NNEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power9.3 mi 15° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power9.3 mi 15° NNEStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power9.3 mi 15° NNEGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power9.3 mi 15° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A9.3 mi 15° NNEGoodEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power9.8 mi 15° NNEStrongNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power9.9 mi 21° NNEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power9.9 mi 21° NNEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power9.9 mi 21° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power9.9 mi 21° NNEFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power9.9 mi 21° NNEWeakNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power10 mi 28° NNEFairNew York, NY

How Fort Hamilton compares with the rest of New York

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Fort Hamilton ranks 248th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

34% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Sunset Park, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fort Hamilton: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 15° NNE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 9.3 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 Fort Hamilton, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 9.3 miles NNE of Fort Hamilton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Fort Hamilton, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles N of Fort Hamilton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Fort Hamilton, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 6.6 miles N of Fort Hamilton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Fort Hamilton, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 6.6 miles N of Fort Hamilton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Fort Hamilton, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 9.3 miles NNE of Fort Hamilton. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Fort Hamilton?

51 transmitters within 70 miles of Fort Hamilton; around 37 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Fort Hamilton?

Point your antenna N, at about 11°. The main network towers for Fort Hamilton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fort Hamilton?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fort Hamilton?

WCBS-TV is only 6.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Fort Hamilton?

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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