TV channels & antenna towers in Stewart Manor, New York
Stewart Manor has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 13 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Stewart Manor
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 15 mi | 279° W | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 16 mi | 277° W | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 16 mi | 277° W | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 16 mi | 277° W | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 16 mi | 279° W | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 17 mi | 269° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 17 mi | 269° W | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 17 mi | 269° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 17 mi | 269° W | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 17 mi | 269° W | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 62 mi | 38° NE | Weak | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Stewart Manor
With roughly 1,910 residents, Stewart Manor is a small community in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 53 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 23 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
39 of them are within 25 miles of Stewart Manor, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 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 strongest network signals here 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 (strong 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 Stewart Manor
Point your antenna W, at about 271°. The main network towers for Stewart Manor 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 17 miles west of Stewart Manor (269° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Stewart Manor 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 Stewart Manor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Stewart Manor
The farthest main network tower for Stewart Manor is WNYW (Fox), 17 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 Stewart Manor
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20CQ-DLow power | 13 mi | 66° ENE | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 14 mi | 278° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 14 mi | 73° ENE | Weak | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 15 mi | 283° WNW | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 15 mi | 279° W | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 15 mi | 279° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 15 mi | 279° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 15 mi | 279° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 15 mi | 279° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 16 mi | 277° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 16 mi | 277° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 16 mi | 277° W | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 16 mi | 277° W | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 16 mi | 277° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 16 mi | 277° W | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 16 mi | 279° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 17 mi | 237° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 17 mi | 237° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 17 mi | 269° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 17 mi | 269° W | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 17 mi | 269° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 17 mi | 269° W | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 17 mi | 269° W | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 17 mi | 269° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 17 mi | 269° W | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
How Stewart Manor compares with the rest of New York
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Stewart Manor ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Franklin Square, 1.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Stewart Manor: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 269° W, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 17 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 40 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 Stewart Manor, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Stewart Manor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Stewart Manor, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Stewart Manor. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Stewart Manor, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Stewart Manor. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Stewart Manor, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 17 miles W of Stewart Manor. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Stewart Manor, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Stewart Manor. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Stewart Manor?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Stewart Manor; around 40 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 Stewart Manor?
Point your antenna W, at about 271°. The main network towers for Stewart Manor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Stewart Manor?
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 Stewart Manor?
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 Stewart Manor?
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 Stewart Manor; signal estimates ignore terrain.