TV channels & antenna towers in Pomona, New York

Pomona has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 16 miles to the SSE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
3,103population

Network channels in Pomona

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 29 mi174° S FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 29 mi172° S WeakAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 29 mi174° S FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 29 mi174° S FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 29 mi174° S GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 31 mi177° S GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 31 mi177° S GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 31 mi177° S GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 31 mi177° S GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 31 mi177° S GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 59 mi72° ENE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Pomona

Pomona, New York has a population of about 3,100. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 49 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 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.

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 (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 Pomona

Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Pomona 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 31 miles south of Pomona (177° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pomona at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pomona

The farthest main network tower for Pomona is WNYW (Fox), 31 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Pomona

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A16 mi 156° SSEFairPeekskill, NY
W23EX-DTranslator26 mi 267° WFairSussex, NJ
WPXO-LDLow power27 mi 203° SSWWeakEast Orange, NJ
W09CZ-DLow power28 mi 171° SWeakRoslyn, NY
W05DJ-DLow power28 mi 203° SSWWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power28 mi 203° SSWPoorNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power29 mi 174° SGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power29 mi 172° SWeakTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power29 mi 172° SWeakNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power29 mi 172° SFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power29 mi 172° SWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power29 mi 172° SWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power29 mi 174° SWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power29 mi 174° SFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power29 mi 174° SGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power29 mi 174° SFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power29 mi 174° SFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A29 mi 174° SFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power29 mi 170° SWeakNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A31 mi 177° SPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power31 mi 177° SFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power31 mi 177° SFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power31 mi 177° SFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power31 mi 177° SGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power31 mi 177° SWeakNew York, NY

How Pomona compares with the rest of New York

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Pomona ranks 437th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 New City, 3.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pomona: 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 177° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 31 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 28 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 Pomona, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Pomona. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Pomona, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Pomona, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pomona, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Pomona. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pomona, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Pomona. Estimated signal: fair.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Pomona; around 28 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 Pomona?

Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Pomona sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pomona?

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 Pomona?

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 Pomona?

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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