TV channels & antenna towers in Grymes Hill, New York
Grymes Hill has 52 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, 7.7 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Grymes Hill
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Strong | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 11 mi | 31° NNE | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 11 mi | 36° NE | Fair | Amityville, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Grymes Hill
With roughly 4,990 residents, Grymes Hill is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 52 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 4 Class A, 24 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.
41 of them are within 25 miles of Grymes Hill, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles 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 Grymes Hill
Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Grymes Hill 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 7.8 miles northeast of Grymes Hill (33° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Grymes Hill at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Grymes Hill, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Grymes Hill
The farthest main network tower for Grymes Hill is WABC-TV (ABC), 11 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.
WCBS-TV is only 7.8 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 Grymes Hill
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYN-LDLow power | 7.7 mi | 107° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 7.7 mi | 107° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Good | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Port Jervis, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Strong | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 11 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Edison, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 11 mi | 31° NNE | Strong | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 11 mi | 36° NE | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 11 mi | 36° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 11 mi | 36° NE | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 11 mi | 36° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 11 mi | 36° NE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 12 mi | 41° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
How Grymes Hill compares with the rest of New York
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Grymes Hill ranks 248th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 7.8 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 Fort Hamilton, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Grymes Hill: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 32° NNE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 11 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 37 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 Grymes Hill, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Grymes Hill. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Grymes Hill, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles NNE of Grymes Hill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Grymes Hill, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 7.8 miles NNE of Grymes Hill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Grymes Hill, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 7.8 miles NNE of Grymes Hill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Grymes Hill, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 11 miles NNE of Grymes Hill. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Grymes Hill?
52 transmitters within 70 miles of Grymes Hill; 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 Grymes Hill?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Grymes Hill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Grymes Hill?
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 Grymes Hill?
WCBS-TV is only 7.8 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 Grymes Hill?
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 Grymes Hill; signal estimates ignore terrain.