TV channels & antenna towers in Millbrook, New York
Millbrook has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZPK-LD, 16 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Millbrook
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 45 mi | 97° E | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | New Britain, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 46 mi | 91° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 46 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 55 mi | 68° ENE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| FOXWXXA-TVFox | 23 | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Albany, NY |
| CWWCWNCW | 45 | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| NBCWNYTNBC | 13 | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Albany, NY |
| CBSWRGBCBS | 6 | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| ABCWTENABC | 10 | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Albany, NY |
| IONWYPX-TVION | 55 | 61 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Amsterdam, NY |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 62 mi | 59° ENE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 62 mi | 59° ENE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 63 mi | 59° ENE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 63 mi | 94° E | Poor | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Millbrook
Millbrook, New York has a population of about 1,430. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 6 Class A, 15 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 32 farther out. Six of the 21 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (WTEN), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 45 (WCWN), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 6 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 Millbrook
Point your antenna E, at about 97°. The main network towers for Millbrook sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV, WHPX-TV, WRDM-CD and WVIT, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles east of Millbrook (97° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Millbrook at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Millbrook, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Millbrook
The farthest main network tower for Millbrook is WVIT (NBC), 45 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTEN (ABC), 60 miles north and WFSB (CBS), 46 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
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 Millbrook
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 16 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Monticello, NY |
| W23ER-DTranslator | 16 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 16 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Newburgh, NY |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 24 mi | 146° SE | Fair | Danbury, CT |
| WYNB-LDLow power | 35 mi | 259° W | Weak | Ellenville, NY |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 39 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| WEDYFull power | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 45 mi | 97° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 45 mi | 97° E | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 46 mi | 91° E | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WCTXFull power | 46 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 46 mi | 89° E | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 49 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Pittsfield, MA |
| WETN-LDClass A | 51 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Allingtown, CT |
| WVBG-LDLow power | 54 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Greenwich, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 58 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Peekskill, NY |
| WMHTFull power | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Schenectady, NY |
| WNYAFull power | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Pittsfield, MA |
| WYBN-LDLow power | 60 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Cobleskill, NY |
| WZPJ-LDLow power | 61 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Albany, NY |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 62 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Sussex, NJ |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 62 mi | 59° ENE | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 63 mi | 94° E | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 65 mi | 24° NNE | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 69 mi | 31° NNE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
How Millbrook compares with the rest of New York
With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Millbrook ranks 494th of 1,012 places in New York: the same as the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 45 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 Poughkeepsie, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Millbrook: 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 97° E, the direction of WVIT (NBC), 45 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 23 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 Millbrook, NY?
ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Millbrook, NY?
CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 46 miles E of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Millbrook, NY?
NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 45 miles E of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Millbrook, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles E of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Millbrook, NY?
CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Millbrook?
47 transmitters within 70 miles of Millbrook; around 23 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 Millbrook?
Point your antenna E, at about 97°. The main network towers for Millbrook sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Millbrook?
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 ABC and CBS from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Millbrook?
WTEN (ABC), 60 miles north and WFSB (CBS), 46 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Millbrook?
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 Millbrook; signal estimates ignore terrain.