TV channels & antenna towers in Sparkill, New York

Sparkill has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 4.9 miles to the S.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.9 mito the closest tower
1,565population

Network channels in Sparkill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 19 mi189° S FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 19 mi186° S FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 20 mi189° S FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 20 mi189° S FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 20 mi189° S GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 22 mi192° SSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 22 mi192° SSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 22 mi192° SSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 22 mi192° SSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 22 mi192° SSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 57 mi62° ENE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Sparkill

With roughly 1,570 residents, Sparkill is a small community in New York. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 38 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 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 (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 Sparkill

Point your antenna S, at about 191°. The main network towers for Sparkill 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 22 miles south of Sparkill (192° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sparkill

The farthest main network tower for Sparkill is WNYW (Fox), 22 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 Sparkill

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
WEPT-CDClass A4.9 mi 177° SGoodPeekskill, NY
W09CZ-DLow power18 mi 186° SFairRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power19 mi 189° SGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power19 mi 186° SFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power19 mi 186° SFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power19 mi 186° SFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power19 mi 186° SFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power19 mi 186° SWeakNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power20 mi 183° SFairNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power20 mi 189° SFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power20 mi 189° SFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power20 mi 189° SGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power20 mi 189° SFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power20 mi 189° SFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A20 mi 189° SFairEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A22 mi 192° SSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power22 mi 192° SSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power22 mi 192° SSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power22 mi 192° SSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power22 mi 192° SSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power22 mi 192° SSWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A22 mi 192° SSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power22 mi 192° SSWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power22 mi 192° SSWGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power22 mi 192° SSWFairPort Jervis, NY

How Sparkill compares with the rest of New York

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Sparkill ranks 164th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Greenburgh, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sparkill: 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 192° SSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 22 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 39 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 Sparkill, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Sparkill. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Sparkill, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Sparkill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sparkill, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Sparkill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sparkill, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Sparkill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sparkill, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Sparkill. Estimated signal: fair.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Sparkill; around 39 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 Sparkill?

Point your antenna S, at about 191°. The main network towers for Sparkill sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sparkill?

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 Sparkill?

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 Sparkill?

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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