TV channels & antenna towers in Greenpoint, New York

Greenpoint has 56 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, 1.7 miles to the NNE.

56TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
1.7 mito the closest tower
34,719population

Network channels in Greenpoint

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 2.1 mi337° NNW GoodAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 2.5 mi313° NW StrongNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 2.5 mi313° NW StrongNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 2.5 mi313° NW StrongPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 2.9 mi321° NW StrongMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 3.3 mi257° WSW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 3.3 mi257° WSW StrongNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 3.3 mi257° WSW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 3.3 mi257° WSW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 3.3 mi257° WSW StrongNew York, NY

Over-the-air TV in Greenpoint

Greenpoint is a town of about 34,700 people in New York. There are 56 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 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 35 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 40 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 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.

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 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 Greenpoint

The main network towers around Greenpoint are in different directions: ABC 313° NW (2.5 mi), CBS 257° WSW (3.3 mi), NBC 257° WSW (3.3 mi) and Fox 257° WSW (3.3 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 3.3 miles west of Greenpoint (257° 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 Greenpoint at fair strength or better, 56% 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 Greenpoint, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Greenpoint

The farthest main network tower for Greenpoint is WNYW (Fox), 3.3 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WHTV-LD is only 2.1 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 Greenpoint

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYZ-LDLow power1.7 mi 13° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power2.1 mi 337° NNWGoodTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power2.1 mi 337° NNWGoodNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power2.1 mi 337° NNWStrongNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power2.1 mi 337° NNWGoodNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power2.1 mi 337° NNWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power2.5 mi 313° NWGoodNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power2.5 mi 313° NWStrongNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power2.5 mi 313° NWStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power2.5 mi 313° NWStrongJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power2.5 mi 313° NWStrongNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A2.5 mi 313° NWStrongEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power2.9 mi 321° NWStrongNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power3.1 mi 350° NGoodRoslyn, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A3.3 mi 257° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNETFull power3.3 mi 257° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power3.3 mi 257° WSWStrongNew York, NY
WLIWFull power3.3 mi 257° WSWStrongGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power3.3 mi 257° WSWStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power3.3 mi 257° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A3.3 mi 257° WSWGoodManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power3.3 mi 257° WSWStrongNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power3.3 mi 257° WSWStrongSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power3.3 mi 257° WSWGoodPort Jervis, NY
WNYN-LDLow power9.5 mi 181° SGoodNew York, NY

How Greenpoint compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Greenpoint ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 2.1 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 Chinatown, 2.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Greenpoint: 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 257° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 3.3 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 40 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 Greenpoint, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 2.5 miles NW of Greenpoint. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Greenpoint, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 3.3 miles WSW of Greenpoint. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Greenpoint, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 3.3 miles WSW of Greenpoint. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Greenpoint, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 3.3 miles WSW of Greenpoint. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Greenpoint, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 2.5 miles NW of Greenpoint. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Greenpoint?

56 transmitters within 70 miles of Greenpoint; 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 Greenpoint?

The main network towers around Greenpoint are in different directions: ABC 313° NW (2.5 mi), CBS 257° WSW (3.3 mi), NBC 257° WSW (3.3 mi) and Fox 257° WSW (3.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Greenpoint?

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 Greenpoint?

WHTV-LD is only 2.1 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 Greenpoint?

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 Greenpoint; signal estimates ignore terrain.