TV channels & antenna towers in Springs, New York

Springs has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVH-CD, 10 miles to the WSW.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
10 mito the closest tower
6,592population

Network channels in Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXQ-TVION69 38 mi30° NNE GoodNewport, RI
ABCWTNHABC8 50 mi305° NW FairNew Haven, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 51 mi341° NNW FairHartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 59 mi324° NW GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 59 mi324° NW GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 59 mi324° NW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 59 mi324° NW FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 59 mi324° NW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 59 mi324° NW PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 62 mi328° NNW FairHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Springs

Springs is a town of about 6,590 people in New York. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 6 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Springs, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles 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 69 (WPXQ-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 (fair 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 Springs

Point your antenna NW, at about 320°. The main network towers for Springs 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 59 miles northwest of Springs (324° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Springs at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Springs

The farthest main network tower for Springs is WFSB (CBS), 62 miles away with a fair 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 Springs

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WVVH-CDClass A10 mi 252° WSWGoodSouthampton, NY
WEDNFull power35 mi 359° NWeakNorwich, CT
WLWCFull power38 mi 30° NNEGoodNew Bedford, MA
WLNY-TVFull power40 mi 258° WSWGoodRiverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power42 mi 258° WSWGoodSmithtown, NY
WETN-LDClass A46 mi 295° WNWPoorAllingtown, CT
WCTXFull power50 mi 305° NWFairNew Haven, CT
WUTH-CDClass A51 mi 341° NNWPoorHartford, CT
WEDYFull power59 mi 324° NWGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power59 mi 324° NWGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A59 mi 324° NWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WTXX-LDLow power59 mi 315° NWPoorSpringfield, MA
WVMA-CDClass A61 mi 19° NNEPoorProvidence, RI
WWAX-LDLow power62 mi 328° NNWPoorHartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power63 mi 329° NNWPoorHartford, CT
WLIG-LDLow power68 mi 256° WSWPoorPlainview, Etc., NY
W20CQ-DLow power70 mi 258° WSWPoorHempstead, NY

How Springs compares with the rest of New York

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Springs ranks 707th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 New London, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Springs: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 328° NNW, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 62 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 16 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 Springs, NY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 50 miles NW of Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Springs, NY?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 62 miles NNW of Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Springs, NY?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 59 miles NW of Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Springs, NY?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles NW of Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Springs, NY?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles NW of Springs. Estimated signal: fair.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Springs; around 16 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 Springs?

Point your antenna NW, at about 320°. The main network towers for Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Springs?

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 Springs?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Springs?

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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