TV channels & antenna towers in Woodside, New York
Woodside has 58 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, 2.0 miles to the W.
Network channels in Woodside
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 3.3 mi | 278° W | Good | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Strong | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 4.3 mi | 280° W | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 68 mi | 46° NE | Poor | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Woodside
With roughly 42,000 residents, Woodside is a city in New York. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 32 at good or strong strength.
41 of them are within 25 miles of Woodside, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 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 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Woodside
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Woodside 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 6.1 miles west of Woodside (248° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodside 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 Woodside, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodside
The farthest main network tower for Woodside is WNYW (Fox), 6.1 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WABC-TV is only 4.2 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 Woodside
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 2.0 mi | 274° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 3.3 mi | 278° W | Good | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 3.3 mi | 278° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 3.3 mi | 278° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 3.3 mi | 278° W | Good | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 3.3 mi | 278° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 3.3 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Roslyn, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Strong | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Good | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 4.2 mi | 273° W | Good | Edison, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 4.3 mi | 280° W | Strong | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Good | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Strong | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 6.1 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 11 mi | 193° SSW | Good | New York, NY |
How Woodside compares with the rest of New York
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Woodside ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 3.3 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 Elmhurst, 1.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Woodside: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 248° WSW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 6.1 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 Woodside, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 4.2 miles W of Woodside. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Woodside, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 6.1 miles WSW of Woodside. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Woodside, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 6.1 miles WSW of Woodside. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Woodside, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 6.1 miles WSW of Woodside. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Woodside, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 4.2 miles W of Woodside. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Woodside?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodside; 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 Woodside?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 254°. The main network towers for Woodside sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Woodside?
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 Woodside?
WABC-TV is only 4.2 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 Woodside?
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 Woodside; signal estimates ignore terrain.