TV channels & antenna towers in Inwood, New York

Inwood has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 11 miles to the WSW.

54TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
9,792population

Network channels in Inwood

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 15 mi308° NW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 15 mi305° NW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 15 mi305° NW GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 15 mi305° NW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 15 mi294° WNW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 15 mi294° WNW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 15 mi294° WNW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 15 mi294° WNW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 15 mi294° WNW GoodNew York, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 16 mi307° NW GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWTNHABC8 69 mi37° NE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Inwood

With roughly 9,790 residents, Inwood is a town in New York. Our map shows 54 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 38 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 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 Inwood

Point your antenna WNW, at about 297°. The main network towers for Inwood 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 15 miles northwest of Inwood (294° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Inwood at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Inwood

The farthest main network tower for Inwood is WNYW (Fox), 15 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 Inwood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power11 mi 257° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power11 mi 257° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power13 mi 310° NWFairNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power15 mi 308° NWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power15 mi 308° NWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power15 mi 308° NWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power15 mi 308° NWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power15 mi 308° NWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power15 mi 312° NWFairRoslyn, NY
WXNY-LDLow power15 mi 305° NWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power15 mi 305° NWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power15 mi 305° NWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power15 mi 305° NWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power15 mi 305° NWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A15 mi 305° NWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A15 mi 294° WNWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power15 mi 294° WNWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power15 mi 294° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power15 mi 294° WNWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power15 mi 294° WNWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power15 mi 294° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A15 mi 294° WNWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power15 mi 294° WNWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power15 mi 294° WNWGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power15 mi 294° WNWFairPort Jervis, NY

How Inwood compares with the rest of New York

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Inwood ranks 164th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Far Rockaway, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Inwood: 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 294° WNW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 15 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 39 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 Inwood, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Inwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Inwood, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WNW of Inwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Inwood, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 15 miles WNW of Inwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Inwood, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 15 miles WNW of Inwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Inwood, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Inwood. Estimated signal: good.

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

54 transmitters within 70 miles of Inwood; around 39 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 Inwood?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 297°. The main network towers for Inwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Inwood?

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 Inwood?

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 Inwood?

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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