TV channels & antenna towers in Little Neck, New York

Little Neck has 57 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, 11 miles to the W.

57TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
10,049population

Network channels in Little Neck

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 12 mi267° W FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 13 mi268° W GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 13 mi266° W GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 13 mi266° W GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 13 mi266° W StrongPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 15 mi257° WSW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 15 mi257° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 15 mi257° WSW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 15 mi257° WSW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 15 mi257° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 61 mi41° NE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Little Neck

Little Neck, New York has a population of about 10,000. Our map shows 57 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 24 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 19 at good or strong strength.

39 of them are within 25 miles of Little Neck, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles 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 (strong 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 Little Neck

Point your antenna W, at about 259°. The main network towers for Little Neck 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 west of Little Neck (257° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Little Neck

The farthest main network tower for Little Neck is WNYW (Fox), 15 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WFUT-DT 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 Little Neck

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 power11 mi 265° WFairNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power12 mi 272° WFairRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power12 mi 267° WFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power12 mi 267° WFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power12 mi 267° WGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power12 mi 267° WFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power12 mi 267° WWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power13 mi 268° WGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power13 mi 266° WFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power13 mi 266° WFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power13 mi 266° WStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power13 mi 266° WFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power13 mi 266° WFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A13 mi 266° WFairEdison, NJ
W20CQ-DLow power14 mi 81° EFairHempstead, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A15 mi 257° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power15 mi 257° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power15 mi 257° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power15 mi 257° WSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power15 mi 257° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power15 mi 257° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A15 mi 257° WSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power15 mi 257° WSWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power15 mi 257° WSWGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power15 mi 257° WSWFairPort Jervis, NY

How Little Neck compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Little Neck ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Bayside, 2.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Little Neck: 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), 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 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 Little Neck, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles W of Little Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Little Neck, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Little Neck. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Little Neck, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Little Neck. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Little Neck, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 15 miles WSW of Little Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Little Neck, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 13 miles W of Little Neck. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Little Neck?

57 transmitters within 70 miles of Little Neck; 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 Little Neck?

Point your antenna W, at about 259°. The main network towers for Little Neck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Little Neck?

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 Little Neck?

WFUT-DT 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 Little Neck?

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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