TV channels & antenna towers in Great Neck Plaza, New York
Great Neck Plaza has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYZ-LD, 12 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Great Neck Plaza
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 13 mi | 259° W | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 14 mi | 261° W | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 14 mi | 259° W | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 14 mi | 259° W | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 14 mi | 259° W | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 60 mi | 42° NE | Weak | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Great Neck Plaza
Great Neck Plaza, New York has a population of about 6,930. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 39 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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.
The best-placed network stations 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 (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 Great Neck Plaza
Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Great Neck Plaza 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 16 miles west of Great Neck Plaza (251° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Great Neck Plaza at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Great Neck Plaza, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Great Neck Plaza
The farthest main network tower for Great Neck Plaza is WNYW (Fox), 16 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Great Neck Plaza
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 12 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 12 mi | 264° W | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 13 mi | 259° W | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 13 mi | 259° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 13 mi | 259° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 13 mi | 259° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 13 mi | 259° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 14 mi | 261° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 14 mi | 259° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 14 mi | 259° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 14 mi | 259° W | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 14 mi | 259° W | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 14 mi | 259° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 14 mi | 259° W | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 14 mi | 87° E | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 16 mi | 320° NW | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 16 mi | 92° E | Weak | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 16 mi | 251° WSW | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
How Great Neck Plaza compares with the rest of New York
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Great Neck Plaza ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Bayside, 2.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Great Neck Plaza: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 251° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 16 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 40 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 Great Neck Plaza, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Great Neck Plaza. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Great Neck Plaza, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Great Neck Plaza. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Great Neck Plaza, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Great Neck Plaza. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Great Neck Plaza, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Great Neck Plaza. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Great Neck Plaza, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 14 miles W of Great Neck Plaza. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Great Neck Plaza?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Great Neck Plaza; around 40 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 Great Neck Plaza?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Great Neck Plaza sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Great Neck Plaza?
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 Great Neck Plaza?
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 Great Neck Plaza?
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 Great Neck Plaza; signal estimates ignore terrain.