TV channels & antenna towers in Malverne, New York

Malverne has 53 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 W20CQ-D, 14 miles to the NE.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
8,571population

Network channels in Malverne

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 16 mi288° WNW FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 17 mi286° WNW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 17 mi286° WNW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 17 mi286° WNW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 17 mi288° WNW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 18 mi278° W StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 18 mi278° W GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 18 mi278° W StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 18 mi278° W StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 18 mi278° W GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 64 mi36° NE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Malverne

With roughly 8,570 residents, Malverne is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 53 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 39 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 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 Malverne

Point your antenna W, at about 280°. The main network towers for Malverne 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 Malverne (278° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Malverne 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 Malverne, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Malverne

The farthest main network tower for Malverne is WNYW (Fox), 18 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Malverne

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 power14 mi 54° NEFairHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power15 mi 62° ENEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYZ-LDLow power15 mi 289° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYN-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power16 mi 288° WNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power16 mi 288° WNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power16 mi 288° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power16 mi 288° WNWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power16 mi 288° WNWWeakNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power16 mi 292° WNWFairRoslyn, NY
WXNY-LDLow power17 mi 286° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power17 mi 286° WNWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power17 mi 286° WNWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power17 mi 286° WNWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power17 mi 286° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A17 mi 286° WNWFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power17 mi 288° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A18 mi 278° WPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power18 mi 278° WFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power18 mi 278° WGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power18 mi 278° WGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power18 mi 278° WGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power18 mi 278° WFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A18 mi 278° WFairManhattan, NY

How Malverne compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Malverne ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Franklin Square, 2.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Malverne: 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 278° W, 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 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 Malverne, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Malverne. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Malverne, NY?

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

What channel is NBC in Malverne, NY?

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

What channel is Fox in Malverne, NY?

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

What channel is CW in Malverne, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Malverne. Estimated signal: fair.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Malverne; 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 Malverne?

Point your antenna W, at about 280°. The main network towers for Malverne sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Malverne?

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 Malverne?

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 Malverne?

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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