TV channels & antenna towers in New York Mills, New York
New York Mills has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDG-CD, 6.3 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in New York Mills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWUTRABC | 20 | 6.4 mi | 65° ENE | Good | Utica, NY |
| CWWFXVCW | 33.2 | 6.4 mi | 65° ENE | Strong | Utica, NY |
| NBCWKTVNBC | 2 | 18 mi | 91° E | Strong | Utica, NY |
| IONWSPX-TVION | 56 | 39 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Syracuse, NY |
| ABCWSYR-TVABC | 9 | 39 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Syracuse, NY |
| CWWSTM-TVCW | 3.2 | 43 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Syracuse, NY |
| CBSWKOFCBS | 15 | 43 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| FOXWSYTFox | 68 | 48 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Syracuse, NY |
| CWWWTICW | 50.2 | 58 mi | 338° NNW | Weak | Watertown, NY |
| FOXWWNY-TVFox | 7.2 | 63 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Carthage, NY |
| FOXWNYF-CDFox | 28 | 63 mi | 340° NNW | Poor | Watertown, NY |
| NBCWVNC-LDNBC | 45 | 65 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Watertown, NY |
Over-the-air TV in New York Mills
With roughly 3,310 residents, New York Mills is a town in New York. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 8 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 8 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Syracuse, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Syracuse's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 20 (WUTR), CBS on channel 15 (WKOF), NBC on channel 2 (WKTV), Fox on channel 68 (WSYT), CW on channel 33.2 (WFXV) and ION on channel 56 (WSPX-TV). 4 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 New York Mills
The main network towers around New York Mills are in different directions: ABC 65° ENE (6.4 mi), CBS 255° WSW (43 mi) and NBC 91° E (18 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Two network stations, WUTR and WFXV, transmit from the same tower site about 6.4 miles northeast of New York Mills (65° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach New York Mills at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from New York Mills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for New York Mills
The farthest main network tower for New York Mills is WKOF (CBS), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WSYT (Fox), 48 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
WFXV is only 6.4 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 New York Mills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWDG-CDClass A | 6.3 mi | 65° ENE | Good | Utica, NY |
| W22DO-DTranslator | 6.3 mi | 65° ENE | Fair | Utica, NY |
| WPNY-LDLow power | 6.4 mi | 65° ENE | Weak | Utica, Etc., NY |
| WVVC-LDLow power | 6.7 mi | 134° SE | Good | Utica, NY |
| WTKO-CDClass A | 19 mi | 262° W | Fair | Oneida, NY |
| WCNY-TVFull power | 43 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Syracuse, NY |
| WTVHFull power | 43 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Syracuse, NY |
| W16EA-DLow power | 44 mi | 265° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WTVU-CDClass A | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WHSU-CDClass A | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WMJQ-CDClass A | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WONO-CDClass A | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, Etc., NY |
| WVOA-LDLow power | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WWLF-LDLow power | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WBLZ-LDLow power | 44 mi | 266° W | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WFNY-CDClass A | 46 mi | 90° E | Poor | Gloversville, NY |
| W18FE-DTranslator | 47 mi | 95° E | Poor | Gloversville, NY |
| WUCB-LDLow power | 50 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Cobleskill, NY |
| WPBS-DTFull power | 57 mi | 337° NNW | Fair | Watertown, NY |
| WNYIFull power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Ithaca, NY |
| WDSS-LDLow power | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Syracuse, NY |
| WNDR-LDLow power | 66 mi | 261° W | Poor | Auburn, NY |
How New York Mills compares with the rest of New York
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, New York Mills ranks 749th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 6.4 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 Utica, 3.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in New York Mills: 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 255° WSW, the direction of WKOF (CBS), 43 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 15 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 New York Mills, NY?
ABC is on channel 20 from WUTR, broadcasting from 6.4 miles ENE of New York Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in New York Mills, NY?
CBS is on channel 15 from WKOF, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of New York Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in New York Mills, NY?
NBC is on channel 2 from WKTV, broadcasting from 18 miles E of New York Mills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in New York Mills, NY?
Fox is on channel 68 from WSYT, broadcasting from 48 miles WSW of New York Mills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in New York Mills, NY?
CW is on channel 33.2 from WFXV, broadcasting from 6.4 miles ENE of New York Mills. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in New York Mills?
34 transmitters within 70 miles of New York Mills; around 15 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 New York Mills?
The main network towers around New York Mills are in different directions: ABC 65° ENE (6.4 mi), CBS 255° WSW (43 mi) and NBC 91° E (18 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in New York Mills?
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. The towers are spread over about 191° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help. Picking up Fox from up to 48 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in New York Mills?
WSYT (Fox), 48 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in New York Mills?
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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- Oneida18 mi
- Hamilton23 mi
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- Camden28 mi
- Springfield29 mi
- Chittenango29 mi
- Cooperstown34 mi
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- Norwich41 mi
- North Syracuse42 mi
- Mattydale43 mi
- Syracuse43 mi
- Worcester45 mi
- Solvay46 mi
- Oneonta47 mi
- Johnstown47 mi
- Gloversville48 mi
- Fairmount48 mi
- Lowville48 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 New York Mills; signal estimates ignore terrain.