TV channels & antenna towers in Port Washington North, New York

Port Washington North has 58 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 ESE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
3,207population

Network channels in Port Washington North

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 15 mi245° WSW FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 16 mi248° WSW GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 16 mi246° WSW GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 16 mi246° WSW GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 16 mi246° WSW GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 19 mi241° WSW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 19 mi241° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 19 mi241° WSW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 19 mi241° WSW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 19 mi241° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 56 mi44° NE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Port Washington North

Port Washington North, New York has a population of about 3,210. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 26 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.

By distance, 39 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 Port Washington North

Point your antenna WSW, at about 242°. The main network towers for Port Washington North 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 19 miles southwest of Port Washington North (241° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Port Washington North at fair strength or better, 89% 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 Washington North, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Port Washington North

The farthest main network tower for Port Washington North is WNYW (Fox), 19 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 Port Washington North

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
W20CQ-DLow power13 mi 105° ESEFairHempstead, NY
WEPT-CDClass A14 mi 305° NWFairPeekskill, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power14 mi 242° WSWFairNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power15 mi 249° WSWFairRoslyn, NY
WLIG-LDLow power15 mi 107° ESEWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYK-LDLow power15 mi 245° WSWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power15 mi 245° WSWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power15 mi 245° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power15 mi 245° WSWFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power15 mi 245° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power16 mi 248° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power16 mi 246° WSWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power16 mi 246° WSWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power16 mi 246° WSWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A16 mi 246° WSWFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A19 mi 241° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power19 mi 241° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power19 mi 241° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power19 mi 241° WSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power19 mi 241° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power19 mi 241° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A19 mi 241° WSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power19 mi 241° WSWGoodNew Rochelle, NY

How Port Washington North compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Port Washington North ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Glen Cove, 3.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Port Washington North: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 241° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 19 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 40 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 Washington North, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Port Washington North. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Port Washington North, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Port Washington North. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Port Washington North, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Port Washington North. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Port Washington North, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Port Washington North. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Port Washington North, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of Port Washington North. Estimated signal: good.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Port Washington North; 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 Port Washington North?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 242°. The main network towers for Port Washington North sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Port Washington North?

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 Port Washington North?

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 Washington North?

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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