TV channels & antenna towers in Harris Hill, New York

Harris Hill has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBXZ-LD, 12 miles to the WSW.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
5,508population

Network channels in Harris Hill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWUTVFox29 13 mi288° WNW StrongBuffalo, NY
IONWPXJ-TVION51 17 mi139° SE StrongBatavia, NY
NBCWGRZNBC2 18 mi161° SSE StrongBuffalo, NY
CBSWIVB-TVCBS4 21 mi173° S StrongBuffalo, NY
CWWNLOCW23 21 mi173° S StrongBuffalo, NY
ABCWKBW-TVABC7 23 mi173° S GoodBuffalo, NY
MeTVWBBZ-TVMeTV67.3 28 mi185° S FairSpringville, NY
FOXWUHFFox31 56 mi78° ENE WeakRochester, NY
CWWHAM-TVCW13.2 56 mi78° ENE PoorRochester, NY
NBCWHEC-TVNBC10 56 mi78° ENE PoorRochester, NY
CBSWROC-TVCBS8 56 mi78° ENE WeakRochester, NY

Over-the-air TV in Harris Hill

Harris Hill, New York has a population of about 5,510. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 4 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

13 of them are within 25 miles of Harris Hill, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Buffalo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Buffalo's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WKBW-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WIVB-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WGRZ), Fox on channel 29 (WUTV), CW on channel 23 (WNLO), ION on channel 51 (WPXJ-TV) and MeTV on channel 67.3 (WBBZ-TV). 4 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 Harris Hill

The main network towers around Harris Hill are in different directions: ABC 173° S (23 mi), CBS 173° S (21 mi), NBC 161° SSE (18 mi) and Fox 288° WNW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WIVB-TV, WNLO and WKBW-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles south of Harris Hill (173° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Harris Hill at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Harris Hill

The farthest main network tower for Harris Hill is WKBW-TV (ABC), 23 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.

WUTV is only 13 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 Harris Hill

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WBXZ-LDLow power12 mi 240° WSWGoodBuffalo, NY
WNED-TVFull power13 mi 290° WNWGoodBuffalo, NY
WBNF-CDClass A13 mi 288° WNWFairBuffalo, NY
WNYO-TVFull power13 mi 288° WNWStrongBuffalo, NY
WWHC-LDLow power18 mi 161° SSEFairOlean, NY
WVTT-CDClass A18 mi 161° SSEFairOlean, NY
WBUO-LDLow power23 mi 185° SFairBuffalo, NY
WNYBFull power48 mi 216° SWWeakJamestown, NY
W17ED-DLow power53 mi 108° ESEPoorHornell, Alfred, NY
WNIB-LDLow power55 mi 68° ENEPoorRochester, NY
WGCE-CDClass A56 mi 78° ENEPoorRochester, NY
WBGT-CDClass A56 mi 78° ENEPoorRochester, NY
WAWW-LDLow power56 mi 78° ENEPoorRochester, NY
WXXI-TVFull power56 mi 78° ENEWeakRochester, NY
W19ET-DLow power69 mi 132° SEPoorBath, NY

How Harris Hill compares with the rest of New York

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Harris Hill ranks 797th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer 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 Cheektowaga, 5.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Harris Hill: 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 173° S, the direction of WKBW-TV (ABC), 23 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 14 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 Harris Hill, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WKBW-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles S of Harris Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Harris Hill, NY?

CBS is on channel 4 from WIVB-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Harris Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Harris Hill, NY?

NBC is on channel 2 from WGRZ, broadcasting from 18 miles SSE of Harris Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Harris Hill, NY?

Fox is on channel 29 from WUTV, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Harris Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Harris Hill, NY?

CW is on channel 23 from WNLO, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Harris Hill. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Harris Hill?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Harris Hill; around 14 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 Harris Hill?

The main network towers around Harris Hill are in different directions: ABC 173° S (23 mi), CBS 173° S (21 mi), NBC 161° SSE (18 mi) and Fox 288° WNW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Harris 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 Harris Hill?

WUTV is only 13 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 Harris 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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