TV channels & antenna towers in Miller Place, New York
Miller Place has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFTY-DT, 5.3 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Miller Place
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 32 mi | 4° N | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 52 mi | 9° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 52 mi | 9° N | Good | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 52 mi | 9° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 52 mi | 9° N | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 52 mi | 9° N | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 52 mi | 9° N | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 53 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 56 mi | 253° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 56 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 56 mi | 253° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 56 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 56 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 57 mi | 10° N | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 58 mi | 27° NNE | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Miller Place
With roughly 12,300 residents, Miller Place is a town in New York. Our map shows 65 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 9 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 56 farther out. Six of the 19 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 8 (WTNH), 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 26 (WHPX-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). 14 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 Miller Place
The main network towers around Miller Place are in different directions: ABC 4° N (32 mi), CBS 253° WSW (56 mi), NBC 253° WSW (56 mi) and Fox 9° N (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 52 miles north of Miller Place (9° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Miller Place at fair strength or better, 56% 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 Miller Place, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Miller Place
The farthest main network tower for Miller Place is WNBC (NBC), 56 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WFTY-DT is only 5.3 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Miller Place
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFTY-DTFull power | 5.3 mi | 155° SSE | Strong | Smithtown, NY |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 6.0 mi | 136° SE | Strong | Riverhead, NY |
| WETN-LDClass A | 23 mi | 4° N | Fair | Allingtown, CT |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 26 mi | 241° WSW | Weak | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 27 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Hempstead, NY |
| WCTXFull power | 32 mi | 4° N | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| WVVH-CDClass A | 34 mi | 89° E | Fair | Southampton, NY |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 43 mi | 329° NNW | Poor | Danbury, CT |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 45 mi | 2° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 48 mi | 270° W | Poor | Peekskill, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 52 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WEDYFull power | 52 mi | 9° N | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 52 mi | 9° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 52 mi | 9° N | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 52 mi | 256° WSW | Poor | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 53 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 53 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 53 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 53 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 53 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 54 mi | 255° WSW | Weak | Jersey City, NJ |
How Miller Place compares with the rest of New York
With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Miller Place ranks 372nd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Coram, 6.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Miller Place: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 253° WSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 56 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 30 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 Miller Place, NY?
ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 32 miles N of Miller Place. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Miller Place, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Miller Place. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Miller Place, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Miller Place. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Miller Place, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles N of Miller Place. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Miller Place, NY?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles N of Miller Place. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Miller Place?
65 transmitters within 70 miles of Miller Place; around 30 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Miller Place?
The main network towers around Miller Place are in different directions: ABC 4° N (32 mi), CBS 253° WSW (56 mi), NBC 253° WSW (56 mi) and Fox 9° N (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Miller Place?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 117° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Miller Place?
WFTY-DT is only 5.3 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Miller Place?
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 Miller Place; signal estimates ignore terrain.