TV channels & antenna towers in Seaford, New York

Seaford has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLIG-LD, 8.5 miles to the NNE.

53TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.5 mito the closest tower
15,294population

Network channels in Seaford

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 26 mi284° WNW WeakAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 27 mi282° WNW FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 27 mi282° WNW FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 27 mi282° WNW GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 27 mi284° WNW FairMiddletown Township, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 28 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 28 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 28 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 28 mi277° W GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 28 mi277° W GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 59 mi28° NNE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Seaford

With roughly 15,300 residents, Seaford is a city in New York. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 23 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 41 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 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 Seaford

Point your antenna W, at about 278°. The main network towers for Seaford 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 28 miles west of Seaford (277° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Seaford

The farthest main network tower for Seaford is WNYW (Fox), 28 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Seaford

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLIG-LDLow power8.5 mi 23° NNEFairPlainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power9.1 mi 9° NFairHempstead, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power25 mi 283° WNWWeakNew York, NY
WNYN-LDLow power25 mi 257° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power25 mi 257° WSWFairNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power26 mi 286° WNWWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power26 mi 284° WNWFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power26 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power26 mi 284° WNWFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power26 mi 284° WNWWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power26 mi 284° WNWWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power27 mi 282° WNWWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power27 mi 282° WNWFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power27 mi 282° WNWGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power27 mi 282° WNWFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power27 mi 282° WNWFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A27 mi 282° WNWFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power27 mi 284° WNWGoodNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A28 mi 277° WPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power28 mi 277° WFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power28 mi 277° WFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power28 mi 277° WGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power28 mi 277° WGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power28 mi 277° WWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A28 mi 277° WFairManhattan, NY

How Seaford compares with the rest of New York

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Seaford ranks 323rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Levittown, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Seaford: 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 277° W, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 28 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 32 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 Seaford, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WNW of Seaford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Seaford, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Seaford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Seaford, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Seaford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Seaford, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Seaford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Seaford, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 27 miles WNW of Seaford. Estimated signal: fair.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Seaford; around 32 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 Seaford?

Point your antenna W, at about 278°. The main network towers for Seaford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Seaford?

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 Seaford?

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 Seaford?

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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