TV channels & antenna towers in Mill Neck, New York

Mill Neck has 67 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 42 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 8.0 miles to the SE.

67TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.0 mito the closest tower
1,015population

Network channels in Mill Neck

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 23 mi247° WSW WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 24 mi248° WSW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 24 mi247° WSW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 24 mi247° WSW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 24 mi247° WSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 27 mi243° WSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 27 mi243° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 27 mi243° WSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 27 mi243° WSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 27 mi243° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 49 mi40° NE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 68 mi34° NNE FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 68 mi34° NNE FairNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 68 mi33° NNE FairHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 68 mi33° NNE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 68 mi33° NNE FairNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 68 mi33° NNE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Mill Neck

Mill Neck, New York has a population of about 1,020. Our map shows 67 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 8 Class A, 26 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 42 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Mill Neck, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 17 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 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 (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 Mill Neck

Point your antenna WSW, at about 244°. The main network towers for Mill 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 27 miles southwest of Mill Neck (243° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mill Neck at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mill Neck

The farthest main network tower for Mill Neck is WNYW (Fox), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Mill Neck

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 50; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power8.0 mi 142° SEFairHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power10 mi 137° SEFairPlainview, Etc., NY
WEPT-CDClass A20 mi 285° WNWFairPeekskill, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power22 mi 245° WSWFairNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power23 mi 249° WSWWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power23 mi 247° WSWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power23 mi 247° WSWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power23 mi 247° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power23 mi 247° WSWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power23 mi 247° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power24 mi 248° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power24 mi 247° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power24 mi 247° WSWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power24 mi 247° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power24 mi 247° WSWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power24 mi 247° WSWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A24 mi 247° WSWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A27 mi 243° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power27 mi 243° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power27 mi 243° WSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power27 mi 243° WSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power27 mi 243° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power27 mi 243° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A27 mi 243° WSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power27 mi 243° WSWFairNew Rochelle, NY

How Mill Neck compares with the rest of New York

With 42 stations at fair strength or better, Mill Neck ranks 17th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Glen Cove, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mill Neck: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 243° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 27 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 42 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 Mill Neck, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Mill Neck. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Mill Neck, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Mill Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mill Neck, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Mill Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mill Neck, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Mill Neck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mill Neck, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Mill Neck. Estimated signal: fair.

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

67 transmitters within 70 miles of Mill Neck; around 42 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 Mill Neck?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 244°. The main network towers for Mill Neck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mill Neck?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mill Neck?

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 Mill 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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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 Mill Neck; signal estimates ignore terrain.