TV channels & antenna towers in Lynbrook, New York

Lynbrook has 53 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 W20CQ-D, 15 miles to the NE.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
19,558population

Network channels in Lynbrook

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 17 mi294° WNW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 18 mi292° WNW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 18 mi292° WNW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 18 mi292° WNW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 18 mi293° WNW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 18 mi283° WNW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 18 mi283° WNW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 18 mi283° WNW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 18 mi283° WNW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 18 mi283° WNW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 65 mi35° NE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Lynbrook

Lynbrook, New York has a population of about 19,600. There are 53 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

39 of them are within 25 miles of Lynbrook, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 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 (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 Lynbrook

Point your antenna WNW, at about 285°. The main network towers for Lynbrook 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 18 miles west of Lynbrook (283° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lynbrook at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lynbrook

The farthest main network tower for Lynbrook is WNYW (Fox), 18 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 Lynbrook

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power15 mi 49° NEWeakHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power16 mi 56° ENEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYN-LDLow power16 mi 252° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power16 mi 252° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power16 mi 294° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power17 mi 294° WNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power17 mi 294° WNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power17 mi 294° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power17 mi 294° WNWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power17 mi 294° WNWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power17 mi 297° WNWFairRoslyn, NY
WXNY-LDLow power18 mi 292° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power18 mi 292° WNWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power18 mi 292° WNWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power18 mi 292° WNWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power18 mi 292° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A18 mi 292° WNWFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power18 mi 293° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A18 mi 283° WNWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power18 mi 283° WNWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power18 mi 283° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power18 mi 283° WNWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power18 mi 283° WNWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power18 mi 283° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A18 mi 283° WNWFairManhattan, NY

How Lynbrook compares with the rest of New York

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Lynbrook ranks 164th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Hempstead, 4.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lynbrook: 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 283° WNW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 18 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 Lynbrook, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Lynbrook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lynbrook, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Lynbrook. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Lynbrook, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Lynbrook. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Lynbrook, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Lynbrook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Lynbrook, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Lynbrook. Estimated signal: fair.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Lynbrook; 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 Lynbrook?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 285°. The main network towers for Lynbrook sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lynbrook?

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 Lynbrook?

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 Lynbrook?

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 Lynbrook; signal estimates ignore terrain.