TV channels & antenna towers in Town Line, New York
Town Line has 26 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 WPXJ-TV (ION), 9.7 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Town Line
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXJ-TVION | 51 | 9.7 mi | 141° SE | Strong | Batavia, NY |
| NBCWGRZNBC | 2 | 12 mi | 176° S | Strong | Buffalo, NY |
| CBSWIVB-TVCBS | 4 | 16 mi | 189° S | Strong | Buffalo, NY |
| CWWNLOCW | 23 | 16 mi | 189° S | Strong | Buffalo, NY |
| ABCWKBW-TVABC | 7 | 18 mi | 187° S | Strong | Buffalo, NY |
| FOXWUTVFox | 29 | 20 mi | 298° WNW | Strong | Buffalo, NY |
| MeTVWBBZ-TVMeTV | 67.3 | 23 mi | 198° SSW | Fair | Springville, NY |
| FOXWUHFFox | 31 | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Weak | Rochester, NY |
| CWWHAM-TVCW | 13.2 | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Rochester, NY |
| NBCWHEC-TVNBC | 10 | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Rochester, NY |
| CBSWROC-TVCBS | 8 | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Weak | Rochester, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Town Line
Town Line is a small community of about 2,370 people in New York. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 15 full-power, 4 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 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Five of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Buffalo, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Buffalo's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WKBW-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WIVB-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WGRZ), Fox on channel 29 (WUTV), CW on channel 23 (WNLO), ION on channel 51 (WPXJ-TV) and MeTV on channel 67.3 (WBBZ-TV). 4 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 Town Line
The main network towers around Town Line are in different directions: ABC 187° S (18 mi), CBS 189° S (16 mi), NBC 176° S (12 mi) and Fox 298° WNW (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Three network stations, WIVB-TV, WNLO and WKBW-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles south of Town Line (189° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Town Line at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Town Line, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Town Line
The farthest main network tower for Town Line is WUTV (Fox), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WPXJ-TV is only 9.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Town Line
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWHC-LDLow power | 12 mi | 176° S | Fair | Olean, NY |
| WVTT-CDClass A | 12 mi | 176° S | Fair | Olean, NY |
| WBXZ-LDLow power | 15 mi | 267° W | Fair | Buffalo, NY |
| WBUO-LDLow power | 19 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Buffalo, NY |
| WNED-TVFull power | 20 mi | 299° WNW | Good | Buffalo, NY |
| WBNF-CDClass A | 20 mi | 298° WNW | Fair | Buffalo, NY |
| WNYO-TVFull power | 20 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Buffalo, NY |
| W17ED-DLow power | 47 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Hornell, Alfred, NY |
| WNYBFull power | 48 mi | 224° SW | Weak | Jamestown, NY |
| WGCE-CDClass A | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Rochester, NY |
| WBGT-CDClass A | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Rochester, NY |
| WAWW-LDLow power | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Poor | Rochester, NY |
| WXXI-TVFull power | 53 mi | 71° ENE | Weak | Rochester, NY |
| WNIB-LDLow power | 53 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Rochester, NY |
| W19ET-DLow power | 62 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Bath, NY |
How Town Line compares with the rest of New York
With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Town Line ranks 797th of 1,012 places in New York: fewer than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 9.7 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 Cheektowaga, 9.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Town Line: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 298° WNW, the direction of WUTV (Fox), 20 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 Town Line, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WKBW-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Town Line. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Town Line, NY?
CBS is on channel 4 from WIVB-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Town Line. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Town Line, NY?
NBC is on channel 2 from WGRZ, broadcasting from 12 miles S of Town Line. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Town Line, NY?
Fox is on channel 29 from WUTV, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Town Line. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Town Line, NY?
CW is on channel 23 from WNLO, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Town Line. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Town Line?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Town Line; around 14 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 Town Line?
The main network towers around Town Line are in different directions: ABC 187° S (18 mi), CBS 189° S (16 mi), NBC 176° S (12 mi) and Fox 298° WNW (20 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Town Line?
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 Town Line?
WPXJ-TV is only 9.7 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Town Line?
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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- Akron9.9 mi
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- Eggertsville12 mi
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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 Town Line; signal estimates ignore terrain.