TV channels & antenna towers in Moriches, New York
Moriches has 62 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLNY-TV, 7.9 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Moriches
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 43 mi | 351° N | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 60 mi | 267° W | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 61 mi | 267° W | Weak | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 61 mi | 267° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 61 mi | 267° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 61 mi | 267° W | Fair | Paterson, NJ |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 62 mi | 359° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 62 mi | 359° N | Good | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 62 mi | 359° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 62 mi | 359° N | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 62 mi | 359° N | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 62 mi | 359° N | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 63 mi | 264° W | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 63 mi | 264° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 63 mi | 264° W | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 63 mi | 264° W | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 63 mi | 264° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 65 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 67 mi | 1° N | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Moriches
With roughly 2,840 residents, Moriches is a town in New York. Our map shows 62 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 9 Class A and 23 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Moriches, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 54 are more than 45 miles 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 strongest network signals here 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 (fair 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 Moriches
The main network towers around Moriches are in different directions: ABC 351° N (43 mi), CBS 264° W (63 mi), NBC 264° W (63 mi) and Fox 359° N (62 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 62 miles north of Moriches (359° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Moriches at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Moriches, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Moriches
The farthest main network tower for Moriches is WNBC (NBC), 63 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.
WLNY-TV is only 7.9 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 Moriches
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLNY-TVFull power | 7.9 mi | 322° NW | Strong | Riverhead, NY |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 8.9 mi | 310° NW | Strong | Smithtown, NY |
| WVVH-CDClass A | 27 mi | 66° ENE | Fair | Southampton, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 32 mi | 267° W | Poor | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 33 mi | 269° W | Poor | Hempstead, NY |
| WETN-LDClass A | 34 mi | 347° NNW | Weak | Allingtown, CT |
| WCTXFull power | 43 mi | 351° N | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 57 mi | 352° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 57 mi | 327° NNW | Poor | Danbury, CT |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 58 mi | 281° W | Poor | Peekskill, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 59 mi | 266° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 60 mi | 268° W | Poor | Roslyn, NY |
| WEDNFull power | 60 mi | 34° NE | Poor | Norwich, CT |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 60 mi | 267° W | Poor | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 60 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 60 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 60 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 60 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 61 mi | 267° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 61 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 61 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 61 mi | 267° W | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 61 mi | 267° W | Poor | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 61 mi | 267° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 61 mi | 267° W | Poor | Edison, NJ |
How Moriches compares with the rest of New York
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Moriches ranks 486th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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 Shirley, 2.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Moriches: 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 264° W, the direction of WNBC (NBC), 63 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 24 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 Moriches, NY?
ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Moriches. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Moriches, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles W of Moriches. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Moriches, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 63 miles W of Moriches. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Moriches, NY?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles N of Moriches. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Moriches, NY?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles N of Moriches. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Moriches?
62 transmitters within 70 miles of Moriches; around 24 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 Moriches?
The main network towers around Moriches are in different directions: ABC 351° N (43 mi), CBS 264° W (63 mi), NBC 264° W (63 mi) and Fox 359° N (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Moriches?
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 95° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Moriches?
WLNY-TV is only 7.9 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 Moriches?
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.
TV channels in nearby New York cities
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- Center Moriches1.7 mi
- Shirley2.5 mi
- East Moriches3.2 mi
- Mastic Beach3.2 mi
- Manorville4.6 mi
- Yaphank5.4 mi
- North Bellport6.8 mi
- Ridge7.1 mi
- Calverton8.0 mi
- Middle Island8.1 mi
- Medford9.4 mi
- East Patchogue9.6 mi
- North Patchogue9.9 mi
- Wading River9.9 mi
- East Shoreham10.0 mi
- Coram10 mi
- Patchogue11 mi
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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 Moriches; signal estimates ignore terrain.