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.

65TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.3 mito the closest tower
12,339population

Network channels in Miller Place

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWTNHABC8 32 mi4° N FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 52 mi9° N GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 52 mi9° N GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 52 mi9° N GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 52 mi9° N FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 52 mi9° N GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 52 mi9° N PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
IONWPXU-LDION35 53 mi255° WSW PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 54 mi255° WSW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 54 mi255° WSW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 54 mi255° WSW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 54 mi255° WSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 56 mi253° WSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 56 mi253° WSW FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 56 mi253° WSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 56 mi253° WSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 56 mi253° WSW FairNew York, NY
CBSWFSBCBS3 57 mi10° N FairHartford, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 58 mi27° NNE WeakHartford, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WFTY-DTFull power5.3 mi 155° SSEStrongSmithtown, NY
WLNY-TVFull power6.0 mi 136° SEStrongRiverhead, NY
WETN-LDClass A23 mi 4° NFairAllingtown, CT
WLIG-LDLow power26 mi 241° WSWWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power27 mi 245° WSWWeakHempstead, NY
WCTXFull power32 mi 4° NFairNew Haven, CT
WVVH-CDClass A34 mi 89° EFairSouthampton, NY
WXGN-LDLow power43 mi 329° NNWPoorDanbury, CT
WTXX-LDLow power45 mi 2° NPoorSpringfield, MA
WEPT-CDClass A48 mi 270° WPoorPeekskill, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power52 mi 254° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WEDYFull power52 mi 9° NGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power52 mi 9° NGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A52 mi 9° NPoorManchester, Etc., VT
W09CZ-DLow power52 mi 256° WSWPoorRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power53 mi 255° WSWPoorTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power53 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power53 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power53 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power53 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power54 mi 255° WSWFairNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power54 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power54 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power54 mi 255° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power54 mi 255° WSWWeakJersey 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 253° WSW, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 56 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 30 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 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.