TV channels & antenna towers in Laurel, New York

Laurel has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVH-CD, 11 miles to the E.

Open Laurel in the live finder

27TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

1,394population

Network channels in Laurel

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWTNHABC	8	37 mi	327° NNW	Fair	New Haven, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	51 mi	5° N	Weak	Hartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	52 mi	345° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	52 mi	345° NNW	Good	New Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	53 mi	345° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	53 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	53 mi	345° NNW	Good	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	53 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Hartford, New Haven, CT
IONWPXQ-TVION	69	54 mi	48° NE	Fair	Newport, RI
CBSWFSBCBS	3	57 mi	347° NNW	Fair	Hartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Laurel

With roughly 1,390 residents, Laurel is a small community in New York. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 5 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Hartford, CT, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Hartford's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WTNH), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (weak signal). 7 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 Laurel

Point your antenna NNW, at about 341°. The main network towers for Laurel sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 52 miles north of Laurel (345° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Laurel at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WFSB (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Laurel. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Laurel

The farthest main network tower for Laurel is WFSB (CBS), 57 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Laurel

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WVVH-CDClass A	11 mi	90° E	Good	Southampton, NY
WLNY-TVFull power	19 mi	255° WSW	Strong	Riverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power	21 mi	255° WSW	Strong	Smithtown, NY
WETN-LDClass A	31 mi	317° NW	Fair	Allingtown, CT
WCTXFull power	37 mi	327° NNW	Fair	New Haven, CT
WEDNFull power	43 mi	28° NNE	Weak	Norwich, CT
WLIG-LDLow power	47 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Plainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power	48 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Hempstead, NY
WTXX-LDLow power	50 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Springfield, MA
WUTH-CDClass A	51 mi	5° N	Poor	Hartford, CT
WEDYFull power	53 mi	345° NNW	Good	New Haven, CT
WEDHFull power	53 mi	345° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A	53 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
WLWCFull power	54 mi	48° NE	Fair	New Bedford, MA
WWAX-LDLow power	57 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WXGN-LDLow power	58 mi	309° NW	Poor	Danbury, CT
WRNT-LDLow power	58 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT

How Laurel compares with the rest of New York

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Laurel ranks 707th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Shirley, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Laurel: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 347° NNW, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 57 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 16 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 Laurel, NY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 37 miles NNW of Laurel. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Laurel, NY?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 57 miles NNW of Laurel. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Laurel, NY?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 52 miles NNW of Laurel. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Laurel, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles NNW of Laurel. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Laurel, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles NNW of Laurel. Estimated signal: fair.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Laurel; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Laurel?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 341°. The main network towers for Laurel sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Laurel?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Laurel?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Laurel?

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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