TV channels & antenna towers in Muttontown, New York
Muttontown has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 4.9 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Muttontown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 23 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 23 mi | 259° WSW | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 52 mi | 37° NE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Muttontown
With roughly 3,670 residents, Muttontown is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 25 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 23 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Muttontown
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Muttontown 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 26 miles west of Muttontown (253° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Muttontown at fair strength or better, 90% 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 Muttontown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Muttontown
The farthest main network tower for Muttontown is WNYW (Fox), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Muttontown
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20CQ-DLow power | 4.9 mi | 113° ESE | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 7.2 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 21 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 22 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 22 mi | 260° W | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 23 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 23 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 23 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 23 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 23 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 23 mi | 259° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 24 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 26 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
How Muttontown compares with the rest of New York
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Muttontown ranks 248th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Hicksville, 4.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Muttontown: 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 253° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 26 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 37 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 Muttontown, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Muttontown. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Muttontown, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WSW of Muttontown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Muttontown, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 26 miles WSW of Muttontown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Muttontown, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 26 miles WSW of Muttontown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Muttontown, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Muttontown. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Muttontown?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Muttontown; around 37 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 Muttontown?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Muttontown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Muttontown?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Muttontown?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Muttontown?
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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- Syosset2.4 mi
- Oyster Bay3.0 mi
- Hicksville4.0 mi
- Woodbury4.2 mi
- New Cassel4.6 mi
- East Hills4.7 mi
- Westbury5.2 mi
- Glen Cove5.2 mi
- Plainview5.3 mi
- Sea Cliff5.4 mi
- Salisbury5.5 mi
- Roslyn Heights5.8 mi
- Cold Spring Harbor5.8 mi
- Bayville6.0 mi
- West Hills6.1 mi
- Albertson6.1 mi
- Bethpage6.5 mi
- Old Bethpage6.5 mi
- Williston Park6.9 mi
- East Garden City7.0 mi
- Levittown7.0 mi
- Huntington7.1 mi
- Mineola7.1 mi
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 Muttontown; signal estimates ignore terrain.