TV channels & antenna towers in Gardnertown, New York
Gardnertown has 68 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23ER-D, 13 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Gardnertown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 54 mi | 175° S | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 54 mi | 174° S | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 55 mi | 175° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 55 mi | 175° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 55 mi | 175° S | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 57 mi | 177° S | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 57 mi | 177° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 57 mi | 177° S | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 57 mi | 177° S | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 57 mi | 177° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 58 mi | 97° E | Weak | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 65 mi | 79° E | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 65 mi | 79° E | Fair | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 65 mi | 79° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 65 mi | 79° E | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 65 mi | 79° E | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 65 mi | 79° E | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 67 mi | 75° ENE | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Gardnertown
With roughly 4,370 residents, Gardnertown is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 68 licensed TV transmitters: 28 full-power, 7 Class A, 29 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
4 of them are within 25 miles of Gardnertown, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 61 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.
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 26 (WHPX-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). 13 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 Gardnertown
The main network towers around Gardnertown are in different directions: ABC 175° S (55 mi), CBS 177° S (57 mi), NBC 177° S (57 mi) and Fox 79° E (65 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WCBS-TV, WNYW, WNBC, WNJU and WPXN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 57 miles south of Gardnertown (177° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Gardnertown at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Gardnertown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Gardnertown
The farthest main network tower for Gardnertown is WTIC-TV (Fox), 65 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Gardnertown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W23ER-DTranslator | 13 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 13 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Newburgh, NY |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 13 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Monticello, NY |
| WYNB-LDLow power | 18 mi | 305° NW | Fair | Ellenville, NY |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 33 mi | 95° E | Weak | Danbury, CT |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 36 mi | 222° SW | Poor | Sussex, NJ |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 40 mi | 169° S | Weak | Peekskill, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 51 mi | 190° S | Poor | East Orange, NJ |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 52 mi | 191° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 52 mi | 191° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 53 mi | 174° S | Poor | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 54 mi | 175° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 54 mi | 174° S | Poor | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 54 mi | 174° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 54 mi | 174° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 54 mi | 174° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 54 mi | 174° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 55 mi | 175° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 55 mi | 175° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 55 mi | 175° S | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 55 mi | 175° S | Weak | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 55 mi | 175° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 55 mi | 175° S | Poor | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 55 mi | 173° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 57 mi | 177° S | Poor | New York, NY |
How Gardnertown compares with the rest of New York
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Gardnertown ranks 462nd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Newburgh, 3.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Gardnertown: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 79° E, the direction of WTIC-TV (Fox), 65 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 27 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 Gardnertown, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles S of Gardnertown. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Gardnertown, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Gardnertown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Gardnertown, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Gardnertown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Gardnertown, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Gardnertown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Gardnertown, NY?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Gardnertown. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Gardnertown?
68 transmitters within 70 miles of Gardnertown; around 27 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 Gardnertown?
The main network towers around Gardnertown are in different directions: ABC 175° S (55 mi), CBS 177° S (57 mi), NBC 177° S (57 mi) and Fox 79° E (65 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Gardnertown?
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. The towers are spread over about 98° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Gardnertown?
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 Gardnertown?
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 Gardnertown; signal estimates ignore terrain.