TV channels & antenna towers in West Haverstraw, New York
West Haverstraw has 67 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 17 miles to the S.
Network channels in West Haverstraw
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 31 mi | 180° S | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 32 mi | 178° S | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 32 mi | 180° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 32 mi | 180° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 32 mi | 180° S | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 34 mi | 182° S | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 34 mi | 182° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 34 mi | 182° S | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 34 mi | 182° S | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 34 mi | 182° S | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 56 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 69 mi | 60° ENE | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in West Haverstraw
West Haverstraw is a city of about 10,400 people in New York. There are 67 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 29 full-power, 7 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 47 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Six of the 17 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 15 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 West Haverstraw
Point your antenna S, at about 182°. The main network towers for West Haverstraw 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 34 miles south of West Haverstraw (182° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West Haverstraw at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from West Haverstraw, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for West Haverstraw
The farthest main network tower for West Haverstraw is WNYW (Fox), 34 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 West Haverstraw
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 50; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEPT-CDClass A | 17 mi | 169° S | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 29 mi | 261° W | Weak | Sussex, NJ |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 31 mi | 178° S | Weak | Roslyn, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 31 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | East Orange, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 31 mi | 180° S | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 32 mi | 178° S | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 32 mi | 178° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 178° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 32 mi | 178° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 32 mi | 178° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 32 mi | 180° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 32 mi | 180° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 32 mi | 180° S | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 32 mi | 180° S | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 180° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 32 mi | 180° S | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 32 mi | 176° S | Weak | New York, NY |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 32 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 32 mi | 206° SSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 34 mi | 182° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 34 mi | 182° S | Weak | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 182° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 34 mi | 182° S | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 34 mi | 182° S | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 34 mi | 182° S | Poor | New York, NY |
How West Haverstraw compares with the rest of New York
With 29 stations at fair strength or better, West Haverstraw ranks 412th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 New City, 4.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in West Haverstraw: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 182° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 34 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 29 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 West Haverstraw, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles S of West Haverstraw. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in West Haverstraw, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles S of West Haverstraw. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in West Haverstraw, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 34 miles S of West Haverstraw. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in West Haverstraw, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 34 miles S of West Haverstraw. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in West Haverstraw, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 32 miles S of West Haverstraw. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Haverstraw?
67 transmitters within 70 miles of West Haverstraw; around 29 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 West Haverstraw?
Point your antenna S, at about 182°. The main network towers for West Haverstraw sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in West Haverstraw?
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 West Haverstraw?
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 West Haverstraw?
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 West Haverstraw; signal estimates ignore terrain.