TV channels & antenna towers in North New Hyde Park, New York
North New Hyde Park has 56 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 W20CQ-D, 13 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in North New Hyde Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 14 mi | 273° W | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 15 mi | 271° W | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 15 mi | 271° W | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 15 mi | 271° W | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 15 mi | 273° W | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 17 mi | 263° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 17 mi | 263° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 17 mi | 263° W | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 61 mi | 39° NE | Weak | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in North New Hyde Park
With roughly 14,900 residents, North New Hyde Park is a city in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 56 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 24 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
39 of them are within 25 miles of North New Hyde Park, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (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 North New Hyde Park
Point your antenna W, at about 265°. The main network towers for North New Hyde Park 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 17 miles west of North New Hyde Park (263° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North New Hyde Park at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from North New Hyde Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for North New Hyde Park
The farthest main network tower for North New Hyde Park is WNYW (Fox), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 North New Hyde Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 45; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20CQ-DLow power | 13 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 13 mi | 271° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 14 mi | 277° W | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 14 mi | 80° E | Weak | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 14 mi | 273° W | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 14 mi | 273° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 14 mi | 273° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 14 mi | 273° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 14 mi | 273° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 15 mi | 271° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 15 mi | 271° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 15 mi | 271° W | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 15 mi | 271° W | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 15 mi | 271° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 15 mi | 271° W | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 15 mi | 273° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 17 mi | 263° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 17 mi | 263° W | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 17 mi | 263° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 17 mi | 263° W | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 17 mi | 263° W | Good | Secaucus, NJ |
How North New Hyde Park compares with the rest of New York
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, North New Hyde Park ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Queens Village, 2.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in North New Hyde Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 263° W, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 17 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 40 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 North New Hyde Park, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles W of North New Hyde Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in North New Hyde Park, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of North New Hyde Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in North New Hyde Park, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 17 miles W of North New Hyde Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in North New Hyde Park, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 17 miles W of North New Hyde Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in North New Hyde Park, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 15 miles W of North New Hyde Park. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in North New Hyde Park?
56 transmitters within 70 miles of North New Hyde Park; 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 North New Hyde Park?
Point your antenna W, at about 265°. The main network towers for North New Hyde Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in North New Hyde Park?
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 North New Hyde Park?
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 North New Hyde Park?
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 North New Hyde Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.