TV channels & antenna towers in Lloyd Harbor, New York
Lloyd Harbor has 67 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 W20CQ-D, 7.5 miles to the S.
Network channels in Lloyd Harbor
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 29 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 29 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 45 mi | 36° NE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 64 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 64 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 64 mi | 30° NNE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 64 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 64 mi | 30° NNE | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 64 mi | 30° NNE | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 69 mi | 29° NNE | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Lloyd Harbor
Lloyd Harbor, New York has a population of about 3,690. There are 67 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 8 Class A, 26 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 14 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 45 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Six of the 18 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 15 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 Lloyd Harbor
Point your antenna WSW, at about 247°. The main network towers for Lloyd Harbor 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 32 miles southwest of Lloyd Harbor (246° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lloyd Harbor at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Lloyd Harbor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Lloyd Harbor
The farthest main network tower for Lloyd Harbor is WNBC (NBC), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTIC-TV (Fox), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Lloyd Harbor
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20CQ-DLow power | 7.5 mi | 181° S | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 8.8 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 24 mi | 279° W | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 26 mi | 92° E | Good | Smithtown, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 28 mi | 247° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 28 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Roslyn, NY |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 28 mi | 91° E | Good | Riverhead, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 29 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 29 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 29 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 29 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 29 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 29 mi | 250° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 30 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 32 mi | 246° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
How Lloyd Harbor compares with the rest of New York
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Lloyd Harbor ranks 248th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
42% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Huntington Station, 4.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Lloyd Harbor: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 246° WSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 32 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 Lloyd Harbor, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Lloyd Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Lloyd Harbor, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Lloyd Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Lloyd Harbor, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Lloyd Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Lloyd Harbor, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNE of Lloyd Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Lloyd Harbor, NY?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNE of Lloyd Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Lloyd Harbor?
67 transmitters within 70 miles of Lloyd Harbor; around 37 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Lloyd Harbor?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 247°. The main network towers for Lloyd Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Lloyd Harbor?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 64 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Lloyd Harbor?
WTIC-TV (Fox), 64 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Lloyd Harbor?
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 Lloyd Harbor; signal estimates ignore terrain.