TV channels & antenna towers in University Gardens, New York

University Gardens has 57 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 WNYZ-LD, 12 miles to the W.

57TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
4,226population

Network channels in University Gardens

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 13 mi262° W FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 14 mi264° W GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 14 mi262° W GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 14 mi262° W GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 14 mi262° W GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 16 mi254° WSW StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 16 mi254° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 16 mi254° WSW StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 16 mi254° WSW StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 16 mi254° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 60 mi42° NE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in University Gardens

With roughly 4,230 residents, University Gardens is a town in New York. Our map shows 57 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 4 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.

By distance, 39 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 University Gardens

Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for University Gardens 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 16 miles west of University Gardens (254° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach University Gardens 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 University Gardens, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for University Gardens

The farthest main network tower for University Gardens is WNYW (Fox), 16 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 University Gardens

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYZ-LDLow power12 mi 260° WFairNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power13 mi 267° WFairRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power13 mi 262° WFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power13 mi 262° WFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power13 mi 262° WFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power13 mi 262° WFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power13 mi 262° WWeakNew York, NY
W20CQ-DLow power14 mi 85° EFairHempstead, NY
WNYE-TVFull power14 mi 264° WGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power14 mi 262° WFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power14 mi 262° WFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power14 mi 262° WGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power14 mi 262° WFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power14 mi 262° WFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A14 mi 262° WFairEdison, NJ
WLIG-LDLow power16 mi 89° EWeakPlainview, Etc., NY
WMBQ-CDClass A16 mi 254° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power16 mi 254° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power16 mi 254° WSWGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power16 mi 254° WSWGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power16 mi 254° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power16 mi 254° WSWFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A16 mi 254° WSWFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power16 mi 254° WSWGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power16 mi 254° WSWGoodSecaucus, NJ

How University Gardens compares with the rest of New York

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, University Gardens ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Bayside, 2.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in University Gardens: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 254° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 16 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 40 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 University Gardens, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles W of University Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in University Gardens, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of University Gardens. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in University Gardens, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of University Gardens. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in University Gardens, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 16 miles WSW of University Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in University Gardens, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 14 miles W of University Gardens. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in University Gardens?

57 transmitters within 70 miles of University Gardens; 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 University Gardens?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for University Gardens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in University Gardens?

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 University Gardens?

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 University Gardens?

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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