TV channels & antenna towers in Roslyn Harbor, New York
Roslyn Harbor has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 43 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 9.3 miles to the E.
Network channels in Roslyn Harbor
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 19 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 55 mi | 40° NE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Roslyn Harbor
With roughly 1,090 residents, Roslyn Harbor is a small community in New York. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 25 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 43 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
39 of them are within 25 miles of Roslyn Harbor, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 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.
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 (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 Roslyn Harbor
Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Roslyn Harbor 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 21 miles west of Roslyn Harbor (250° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Roslyn Harbor at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Roslyn Harbor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Roslyn Harbor
The farthest main network tower for Roslyn Harbor is WNYW (Fox), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Roslyn Harbor
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20CQ-DLow power | 9.3 mi | 99° E | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 11 mi | 103° ESE | Fair | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 17 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 17 mi | 259° W | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 18 mi | 256° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 18 mi | 304° NW | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 19 mi | 257° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 21 mi | 250° WSW | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
How Roslyn Harbor compares with the rest of New York
With 43 stations at fair strength or better, Roslyn Harbor ranks 9th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Roslyn Harbor: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 250° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 21 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 43 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 Roslyn Harbor, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Roslyn Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Roslyn Harbor, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Roslyn Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Roslyn Harbor, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Roslyn Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Roslyn Harbor, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 21 miles WSW of Roslyn Harbor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Roslyn Harbor, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 19 miles WSW of Roslyn Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Roslyn Harbor?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Roslyn Harbor; around 43 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 Roslyn Harbor?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Roslyn Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Roslyn Harbor?
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 Roslyn Harbor?
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 Roslyn 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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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 Roslyn Harbor; signal estimates ignore terrain.