TV channels & antenna towers in Wyandanch, New York
Wyandanch has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLIG-LD, 3.8 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Wyandanch
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 32 mi | 270° W | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 33 mi | 270° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 33 mi | 270° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 33 mi | 270° W | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 33 mi | 270° W | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 34 mi | 265° W | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 34 mi | 265° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 34 mi | 265° W | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 34 mi | 265° W | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 34 mi | 265° W | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 51 mi | 25° NNE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Wyandanch
With roughly 11,600 residents, Wyandanch is a city in New York. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 23 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 39 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.
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). 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 Wyandanch
Point your antenna W, at about 266°. The main network towers for Wyandanch 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 west of Wyandanch (265° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wyandanch at fair strength or better, 90% 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 Wyandanch, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wyandanch
The farthest main network tower for Wyandanch is WNYW (Fox), 34 miles away with a fair 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 Wyandanch
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLIG-LDLow power | 3.8 mi | 297° WNW | Fair | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 6.0 mi | 299° WNW | Fair | Hempstead, NY |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 23 mi | 66° ENE | Good | Smithtown, NY |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 25 mi | 67° ENE | Strong | Riverhead, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 31 mi | 269° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 31 mi | 272° W | Weak | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 32 mi | 270° W | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 32 mi | 270° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 270° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 32 mi | 270° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 32 mi | 270° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 33 mi | 270° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 33 mi | 270° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 33 mi | 270° W | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 33 mi | 270° W | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 33 mi | 270° W | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 33 mi | 270° W | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 33 mi | 270° W | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 33 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 33 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 34 mi | 265° W | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 34 mi | 265° W | Weak | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 265° W | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 34 mi | 265° W | Fair | Garden City, NY |
How Wyandanch compares with the rest of New York
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Wyandanch ranks 475th of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Deer Park, 1.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wyandanch: 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 265° W, 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 25 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 Wyandanch, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles W of Wyandanch. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Wyandanch, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles W of Wyandanch. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Wyandanch, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 34 miles W of Wyandanch. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Wyandanch, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 34 miles W of Wyandanch. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Wyandanch, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 33 miles W of Wyandanch. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wyandanch?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Wyandanch; around 25 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 Wyandanch?
Point your antenna W, at about 266°. The main network towers for Wyandanch sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wyandanch?
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 Wyandanch?
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 Wyandanch?
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 Wyandanch; signal estimates ignore terrain.