TV channels & antenna towers in Mott Haven, New York

Mott Haven has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W09CZ-D, 3.5 miles to the SW.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
3.5 mito the closest tower
51,450population

Network channels in Mott Haven

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 4.6 mi211° SSW GoodAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 4.9 mi222° SW GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 5.3 mi218° SW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 5.3 mi218° SW GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 5.3 mi218° SW StrongPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 8.1 mi215° SW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 8.1 mi215° SW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 8.1 mi215° SW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 8.1 mi215° SW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 8.1 mi215° SW StrongNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 66 mi50° NE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Mott Haven

Mott Haven is a city of about 51,500 people in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 31 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 41 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Six of the 11 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 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 13 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 Mott Haven

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Mott Haven 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 8.1 miles southwest of Mott Haven (215° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mott Haven at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mott Haven

The farthest main network tower for Mott Haven is WNYW (Fox), 8.1 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WNYE-TV is only 4.9 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 Mott Haven

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W09CZ-DLow power3.5 mi 215° SWGoodRoslyn, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power4.4 mi 194° SSWGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power4.6 mi 211° SSWGoodTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power4.6 mi 211° SSWGoodNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power4.6 mi 211° SSWGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power4.6 mi 211° SSWGoodNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power4.6 mi 211° SSWFairNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power4.9 mi 222° SWStrongNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power5.3 mi 218° SWGoodNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power5.3 mi 218° SWGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power5.3 mi 218° SWStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power5.3 mi 218° SWGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power5.3 mi 218° SWGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A5.3 mi 218° SWGoodEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A8.1 mi 215° SWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power8.1 mi 215° SWGoodNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power8.1 mi 215° SWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power8.1 mi 215° SWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power8.1 mi 215° SWStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power8.1 mi 215° SWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A8.1 mi 215° SWGoodManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power8.1 mi 215° SWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power8.1 mi 215° SWGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power8.1 mi 215° SWFairPort Jervis, NY
WEPT-CDClass A10 mi 0° NGoodPeekskill, NY

How Mott Haven compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Mott Haven ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 4.6 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

34% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Harlem, 1.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mott Haven: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 215° SW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 8.1 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 40 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 Mott Haven, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 5.3 miles SW of Mott Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mott Haven, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles SW of Mott Haven. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Mott Haven, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 8.1 miles SW of Mott Haven. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Mott Haven, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 8.1 miles SW of Mott Haven. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mott Haven, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 5.3 miles SW of Mott Haven. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mott Haven?

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Mott Haven; around 40 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Mott Haven?

Point your antenna SW, at about 216°. The main network towers for Mott Haven sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mott Haven?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mott Haven?

WNYE-TV is only 4.9 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 Mott Haven?

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 Mott Haven; signal estimates ignore terrain.