TV channels & antenna towers in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Atlantic Highlands has 77 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 13 miles to the NNE.

77TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
4,311population

Network channels in Atlantic Highlands

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 21 mi3° N GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 21 mi3° N GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 21 mi3° N GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 21 mi3° N GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 21 mi3° N GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 24 mi6° N FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 24 mi6° N FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 24 mi6° N GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 24 mi8° N WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 24 mi6° N FairMiddletown Township, NJ
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 68 mi249° WSW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 68 mi249° WSW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 68 mi249° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 68 mi249° WSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 68 mi249° WSW PoorPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 68 mi249° WSW WeakWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 68 mi249° WSW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 68 mi249° WSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 69 mi249° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Atlantic Highlands

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has a population of about 4,310. There are 77 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 37 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 35 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 32 farther out. Six of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, 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). 19 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 Atlantic Highlands

Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The main network towers for Atlantic Highlands 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 21 miles north of Atlantic Highlands (3° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Atlantic Highlands at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Atlantic Highlands

The farthest main network tower for Atlantic Highlands is WABC-TV (ABC), 24 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 Atlantic Highlands

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 58; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power13 mi 19° NNEFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power13 mi 19° NNEFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A21 mi 3° NPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power21 mi 3° NFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power21 mi 3° NFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power21 mi 3° NGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power21 mi 3° NGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power21 mi 3° NFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A21 mi 3° NFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power21 mi 3° NGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power21 mi 3° NGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power21 mi 3° NFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power24 mi 6° NFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power24 mi 6° NFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power24 mi 6° NGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power24 mi 6° NFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power24 mi 6° NFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A24 mi 6° NFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power24 mi 11° NNEWeakNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power24 mi 8° NFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power24 mi 8° NFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power24 mi 8° NFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power24 mi 8° NWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power24 mi 8° NWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power24 mi 6° NGoodNew York, NY

How Atlantic Highlands compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Atlantic Highlands ranks 277th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

50% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Long Branch, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Atlantic Highlands: 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 6° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 24 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 36 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 Atlantic Highlands, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Atlantic Highlands. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Atlantic Highlands. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Atlantic Highlands. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Atlantic Highlands. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Atlantic Highlands, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Atlantic Highlands. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Atlantic Highlands?

77 transmitters within 70 miles of Atlantic Highlands; around 36 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 Atlantic Highlands?

Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The main network towers for Atlantic Highlands sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Atlantic Highlands?

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 Atlantic Highlands?

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 Atlantic Highlands?

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 Jersey · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Atlantic Highlands; signal estimates ignore terrain.