TV channels & antenna towers in Southampton, New York

Southampton has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVH-CD, 6.3 miles to the NNE.

Open Southampton in the live finder

27TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

6.3 mito the closest tower

3,265population

Network channels in Southampton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWTNHABC	8	47 mi	322° NW	Fair	New Haven, CT
IONWPXQ-TVION	69	53 mi	37° NE	Fair	Newport, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	57 mi	356° N	Weak	Hartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	61 mi	338° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	61 mi	338° NNW	Good	New Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	61 mi	338° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	61 mi	338° NNW	Fair	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	61 mi	338° NNW	Good	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	61 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Hartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS	3	65 mi	341° NNW	Weak	Hartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Southampton

With roughly 3,270 residents, Southampton is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 5 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Hartford, CT, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Hartford's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WTNH), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (weak signal). 7 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 Southampton

Point your antenna NNW, at about 335°. The main network towers for Southampton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 61 miles north of Southampton (338° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Southampton at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WFSB (CBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Southampton. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Southampton

The farthest main network tower for Southampton is WFSB (CBS), 65 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Southampton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WVVH-CDClass A	6.3 mi	21° NNE	Good	Southampton, NY
WLNY-TVFull power	27 mi	272° W	Good	Riverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power	29 mi	271° W	Good	Smithtown, NY
WETN-LDClass A	41 mi	313° NW	Poor	Allingtown, CT
WEDNFull power	45 mi	15° NNE	Weak	Norwich, CT
WCTXFull power	47 mi	322° NW	Fair	New Haven, CT
WLWCFull power	53 mi	37° NE	Fair	New Bedford, MA
WLIG-LDLow power	55 mi	263° W	Poor	Plainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power	56 mi	264° W	Poor	Hempstead, NY
WUTH-CDClass A	57 mi	356° N	Poor	Hartford, CT
WTXX-LDLow power	59 mi	329° NNW	Poor	Springfield, MA
WEDYFull power	61 mi	338° NNW	Good	New Haven, CT
WEDHFull power	61 mi	338° NNW	Good	Hartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A	61 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
WWAX-LDLow power	65 mi	341° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power	66 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WXGN-LDLow power	69 mi	308° NW	Poor	Danbury, CT

How Southampton compares with the rest of New York

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Southampton ranks 797th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 47 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

24% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Shirley, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Southampton: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 341° NNW, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 65 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 14 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 Southampton, NY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 47 miles NW of Southampton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Southampton, NY?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of Southampton. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Southampton, NY?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Southampton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Southampton, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Southampton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Southampton, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Southampton. Estimated signal: fair.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Southampton; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Southampton?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 335°. The main network towers for Southampton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Southampton?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Southampton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Southampton?

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 Southampton; signal estimates ignore terrain.