TV channels & antenna towers in Glenwood Landing, New York

Glenwood Landing has 59 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 43 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 9.6 miles to the ESE.

59TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.6 mito the closest tower
3,779population

Network channels in Glenwood Landing

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 18 mi253° WSW FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 19 mi254° WSW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 19 mi253° WSW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 19 mi253° WSW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 19 mi253° WSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 21 mi248° WSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 21 mi248° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 21 mi248° WSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 21 mi248° WSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 21 mi248° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 54 mi41° NE FairNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Glenwood Landing

Glenwood Landing is a town of about 3,780 people in New York. There are 59 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 26 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 43 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

39 of them are within 25 miles of Glenwood Landing, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 (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 Glenwood Landing

Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Glenwood Landing 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 21 miles west of Glenwood Landing (248° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glenwood Landing at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Glenwood Landing

The farthest main network tower for Glenwood Landing is WNYW (Fox), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Glenwood Landing

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 48; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power9.6 mi 105° ESEFairHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power12 mi 108° ESEFairPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYZ-LDLow power17 mi 250° WSWFairNew York, NY
WEPT-CDClass A17 mi 301° WNWFairPeekskill, NY
W09CZ-DLow power17 mi 256° WSWFairRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power18 mi 253° WSWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power18 mi 253° WSWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power18 mi 253° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power18 mi 253° WSWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power18 mi 253° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power19 mi 254° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power19 mi 253° WSWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power19 mi 253° WSWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power19 mi 253° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power19 mi 253° WSWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power19 mi 253° WSWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A19 mi 253° WSWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A21 mi 248° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power21 mi 248° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power21 mi 248° WSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power21 mi 248° WSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power21 mi 248° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power21 mi 248° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A21 mi 248° WSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power21 mi 248° WSWGoodNew Rochelle, NY

How Glenwood Landing compares with the rest of New York

With 43 stations at fair strength or better, Glenwood Landing ranks 9th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Glen Cove, 2.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Glenwood Landing: 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 248° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 21 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 43 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 Glenwood Landing, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Glenwood Landing. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Glenwood Landing, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Glenwood Landing. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Glenwood Landing, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Glenwood Landing. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Glenwood Landing, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Glenwood Landing. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Glenwood Landing, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Glenwood Landing. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Glenwood Landing?

59 transmitters within 70 miles of Glenwood Landing; around 43 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 Glenwood Landing?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Glenwood Landing sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Glenwood Landing?

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 Glenwood Landing?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Glenwood Landing?

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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