TV channels & antenna towers in Northwest Harbor, New York

Northwest Harbor has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVH-CD, 7.1 miles to the WSW.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

7.1 mito the closest tower

3,317population

Network channels in Northwest Harbor

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXQ-TVION	69	40 mi	34° NE	Good	Newport, RI
ABCWTNHABC	8	47 mi	307° NW	Fair	New Haven, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	50 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Hartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	57 mi	327° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	57 mi	327° NNW	Good	New Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	57 mi	327° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	57 mi	327° NNW	Fair	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	57 mi	327° NNW	Good	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	57 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Hartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS	3	61 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Hartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Northwest Harbor

Northwest Harbor, New York has a population of about 3,320. Our map shows 27 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 6 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Northwest Harbor, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Hartford, CT, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Hartford's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WTNH), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 69 (WPXQ-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 7 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 Northwest Harbor

Point your antenna NW, at about 323°. The main network towers for Northwest Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 57 miles northwest of Northwest Harbor (327° NNW). 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 Northwest Harbor at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WFSB (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Northwest Harbor. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Northwest Harbor

The farthest main network tower for Northwest Harbor is WFSB (CBS), 61 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Northwest Harbor

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WVVH-CDClass A	7.1 mi	247° WSW	Good	Southampton, NY
WEDNFull power	35 mi	5° N	Weak	Norwich, CT
WLNY-TVFull power	37 mi	258° WSW	Good	Riverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power	39 mi	258° WSW	Good	Smithtown, NY
WLWCFull power	40 mi	34° NE	Good	New Bedford, MA
WETN-LDClass A	43 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Allingtown, CT
WCTXFull power	47 mi	307° NW	Fair	New Haven, CT
WUTH-CDClass A	50 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WTXX-LDLow power	57 mi	317° NW	Poor	Springfield, MA
WEDYFull power	57 mi	327° NNW	Good	New Haven, CT
WEDHFull power	57 mi	327° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A	57 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
WWAX-LDLow power	61 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power	62 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WVMA-CDClass A	63 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Providence, RI
WLIG-LDLow power	65 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Plainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power	66 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Hempstead, NY

How Northwest Harbor compares with the rest of New York

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Northwest Harbor ranks 707th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is New London, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Northwest Harbor: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 330° NNW, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 61 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 16 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 Northwest Harbor, NY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 47 miles NW of Northwest Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Northwest Harbor, NY?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Northwest Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Northwest Harbor, NY?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 57 miles NNW of Northwest Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Northwest Harbor, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles NNW of Northwest Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Northwest Harbor, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles NNW of Northwest Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Northwest Harbor?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Northwest Harbor; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Northwest Harbor?

Point your antenna NW, at about 323°. The main network towers for Northwest Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Northwest Harbor?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Northwest Harbor?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Northwest Harbor?

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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