TV channels & antenna towers in Newfane, New York

Newfane has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNED-TV, 21 miles to the SSW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
21 mito the closest tower
3,822population

Network channels in Newfane

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWUTVFox29 21 mi211° SSW StrongBuffalo, NY
IONWPXJ-TVION51 37 mi160° SSE GoodBatavia, NY
NBCWGRZNBC2 40 mi169° S GoodBuffalo, NY
CBSWIVB-TVCBS4 44 mi174° S GoodBuffalo, NY
CWWNLOCW23 44 mi174° S GoodBuffalo, NY
ABCWKBW-TVABC7 45 mi174° S GoodBuffalo, NY
MeTVWBBZ-TVMeTV67.3 50 mi181° S WeakSpringville, NY
FOXWUHFFox31 58 mi100° E WeakRochester, NY
CWWHAM-TVCW13.2 58 mi100° E PoorRochester, NY
NBCWHEC-TVNBC10 58 mi100° E PoorRochester, NY
CBSWROC-TVCBS8 58 mi100° E WeakRochester, NY

Over-the-air TV in Newfane

Newfane, New York has a population of about 3,820. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 4 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Buffalo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Buffalo's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WKBW-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WIVB-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WGRZ), Fox on channel 29 (WUTV), CW on channel 23 (WNLO), ION on channel 51 (WPXJ-TV) and MeTV on channel 67.3 (WBBZ-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 Newfane

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Newfane sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WIVB-TV, WNLO and WKBW-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles south of Newfane (174° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Newfane at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Newfane

The farthest main network tower for Newfane is WIVB-TV (CBS), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WKBW-TV (ABC), 45 miles south, 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.

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 Newfane

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNED-TVFull power21 mi 211° SSWGoodBuffalo, NY
WBNF-CDClass A21 mi 211° SSWFairBuffalo, NY
WNYO-TVFull power21 mi 211° SSWGoodBuffalo, NY
WBXZ-LDLow power29 mi 197° SSWFairBuffalo, NY
WWHC-LDLow power40 mi 169° SPoorOlean, NY
WVTT-CDClass A40 mi 169° SPoorOlean, NY
WBUO-LDLow power45 mi 180° SPoorBuffalo, NY
WNIB-LDLow power53 mi 91° EPoorRochester, NY
WBGT-CDClass A58 mi 100° EPoorRochester, NY
WAWW-LDLow power58 mi 100° EPoorRochester, NY
WGCE-CDClass A58 mi 100° EPoorRochester, NY
WXXI-TVFull power58 mi 100° EPoorRochester, NY
W17ED-DLow power65 mi 126° SEPoorHornell, Alfred, NY
WNYBFull power67 mi 203° SSWPoorJamestown, NY

How Newfane compares with the rest of New York

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Newfane ranks 932nd of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Lockport, 8.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Newfane: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 174° S, the direction of WIVB-TV (CBS), 44 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 10 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 Newfane, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WKBW-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Newfane. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Newfane, NY?

CBS is on channel 4 from WIVB-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles S of Newfane. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Newfane, NY?

NBC is on channel 2 from WGRZ, broadcasting from 40 miles S of Newfane. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Newfane, NY?

Fox is on channel 29 from WUTV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSW of Newfane. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Newfane, NY?

CW is on channel 23 from WNLO, broadcasting from 44 miles S of Newfane. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Newfane?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Newfane; around 10 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 Newfane?

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Newfane sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Newfane?

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. Picking up ABC from up to 45 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Newfane?

WKBW-TV (ABC), 45 miles south, 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 Newfane?

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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