TV channels & antenna towers in Port Chester, New York

Port Chester has 69 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 14 miles to the WSW.

69TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
29,620population

Network channels in Port Chester

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 23 mi223° SW WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 24 mi225° SW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 24 mi224° SW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 24 mi224° SW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 24 mi224° SW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 27 mi222° SW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 27 mi222° SW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 27 mi222° SW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 27 mi222° SW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 27 mi222° SW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 47 mi52° NE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 65 mi42° NE FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 65 mi42° NE FairNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 65 mi41° NE GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 65 mi41° NE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 65 mi41° NE GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 65 mi41° NE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 70 mi40° NE WeakHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Port Chester

With roughly 29,600 residents, Port Chester is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 69 licensed TV transmitters: 30 full-power, 8 Class A, 27 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six of the 18 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.

The strongest network signals here 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 20 (WCCT-TV), 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). 15 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 Port Chester

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Port Chester 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 27 miles southwest of Port Chester (222° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Port Chester at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Port Chester

The farthest main network tower for Port Chester is WNYW (Fox), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Port Chester

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A14 mi 258° WSWFairPeekskill, NY
W20CQ-DLow power18 mi 143° SEWeakHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power20 mi 141° SEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
W09CZ-DLow power22 mi 224° SWFairRoslyn, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power23 mi 220° SWWeakNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power23 mi 223° SWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power23 mi 223° SWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power23 mi 223° SWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power23 mi 223° SWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power23 mi 223° SWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power24 mi 225° SWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power24 mi 224° SWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power24 mi 224° SWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power24 mi 224° SWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power24 mi 224° SWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power24 mi 224° SWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A24 mi 224° SWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A27 mi 222° SWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power27 mi 222° SWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power27 mi 222° SWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power27 mi 222° SWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power27 mi 222° SWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power27 mi 222° SWWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A27 mi 222° SWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power27 mi 222° SWFairNew Rochelle, NY

How Port Chester compares with the rest of New York

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Port Chester ranks 237th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Stamford, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Port Chester: 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 222° SW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 27 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 38 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 Port Chester, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles SW of Port Chester. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Port Chester, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles SW of Port Chester. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Port Chester, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 27 miles SW of Port Chester. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Port Chester, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 27 miles SW of Port Chester. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Port Chester, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NE of Port Chester. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Port Chester?

69 transmitters within 70 miles of Port Chester; around 38 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 Port Chester?

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Port Chester sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Port Chester?

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 Port Chester?

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 Port Chester?

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 Port Chester; signal estimates ignore terrain.