TV channels & antenna towers in Woodbury, New York

Woodbury has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 41 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W20CQ-D, 2.1 miles to the S.

65TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
2.1 mito the closest tower
8,907population

Network channels in Woodbury

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXU-LDION35 27 mi259° W WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 28 mi260° W FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 28 mi259° W FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 28 mi259° W FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 28 mi259° W GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 30 mi255° WSW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 30 mi255° WSW GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 30 mi255° WSW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 30 mi255° WSW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 30 mi255° WSW GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 49 mi33° NNE FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 69 mi28° NNE FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 69 mi28° NNE FairNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 69 mi28° NNE FairHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 69 mi28° NNE FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 69 mi28° NNE FairNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 69 mi28° NNE PoorHartford, New Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Woodbury

With roughly 8,910 residents, Woodbury is a town in New York. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 65 licensed TV transmitters: 29 full-power, 8 Class A, 25 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 41 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 43 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 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 best-placed network stations 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 Woodbury

Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Woodbury 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 30 miles west of Woodbury (255° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodbury at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Woodbury, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodbury

The farthest main network tower for Woodbury is WNYW (Fox), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic 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 Woodbury

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 48; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W20CQ-DLow power2.1 mi 171° SGoodHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power3.9 mi 145° SEFairPlainview, Etc., NY
WNYZ-LDLow power25 mi 258° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WEPT-CDClass A26 mi 292° WNWFairPeekskill, NY
W09CZ-DLow power26 mi 261° WWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power27 mi 259° WFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power27 mi 259° WFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power27 mi 259° WFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power27 mi 259° WWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power27 mi 259° WWeakNew York, NY
WFTY-DTFull power27 mi 80° EGoodSmithtown, NY
WNYE-TVFull power28 mi 260° WGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power28 mi 259° WWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power28 mi 259° WFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power28 mi 259° WGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power28 mi 259° WFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power28 mi 259° WFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A28 mi 259° WFairEdison, NJ
WLNY-TVFull power29 mi 80° EGoodRiverhead, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A30 mi 255° WSWPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power30 mi 255° WSWFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power30 mi 255° WSWFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power30 mi 255° WSWFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power30 mi 255° WSWGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power30 mi 255° WSWWeakNew York, NY

How Woodbury compares with the rest of New York

With 41 stations at fair strength or better, Woodbury ranks 26th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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 Plainview, 3.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woodbury: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 255° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 30 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 41 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 Woodbury, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Woodbury. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Woodbury, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Woodbury. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Woodbury, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Woodbury. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woodbury, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of Woodbury. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Woodbury, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 28 miles W of Woodbury. Estimated signal: fair.

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

65 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodbury; around 41 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 Woodbury?

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

What kind of antenna do I need in Woodbury?

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 Woodbury?

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 Woodbury?

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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