TV channels & antenna towers in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Berkeley Heights has 80 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 44 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNJB, 5.4 miles to the SW.

80TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.4 mito the closest tower
14,179population

Network channels in Berkeley Heights

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 23 mi85° E GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 23 mi85° E GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 23 mi85° E GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 23 mi85° E GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 23 mi85° E GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 24 mi79° E FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 24 mi79° E FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 24 mi79° E GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 24 mi78° ENE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 25 mi79° E WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 53 mi261° W FairAllentown, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 61 mi224° SW WeakWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 61 mi224° SW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 61 mi224° SW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 61 mi224° SW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 61 mi224° SW FairWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 61 mi224° SW FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 61 mi224° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 61 mi224° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 61 mi224° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Berkeley Heights

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey has a population of about 14,200. There are 80 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 44 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

31 of them are within 25 miles of Berkeley Heights, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 34 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 20 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 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). 20 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 Berkeley Heights

Point your antenna E, at about 83°. The main network towers for Berkeley Heights 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 23 miles east of Berkeley Heights (85° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Berkeley Heights at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Berkeley Heights

The farthest main network tower for Berkeley Heights is WABC-TV (ABC), 24 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Berkeley Heights

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 60; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNJBFull power5.4 mi 217° SWGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power5.4 mi 217° SWGoodMontclair, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power12 mi 54° NEWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power12 mi 54° NEWeakNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power13 mi 51° NEWeakEast Orange, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A23 mi 85° EPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power23 mi 85° EFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power23 mi 85° EFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power23 mi 85° EGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power23 mi 85° EGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power23 mi 85° EFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A23 mi 85° EFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power23 mi 85° EGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power23 mi 85° EGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power23 mi 85° EFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power24 mi 79° EWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power24 mi 79° EFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power24 mi 79° EGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power24 mi 79° EFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power24 mi 79° EFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A24 mi 79° EFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power24 mi 78° ENEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power25 mi 79° EFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power25 mi 79° EFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power25 mi 79° EFairNew York, NY

How Berkeley Heights compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Berkeley Heights ranks 34th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Plainfield, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Berkeley Heights: 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 79° E, 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 44 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 Berkeley Heights, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Berkeley Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles E of Berkeley Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 23 miles E of Berkeley Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 23 miles E of Berkeley Heights. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Berkeley Heights. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Berkeley Heights?

80 transmitters within 70 miles of Berkeley Heights; around 44 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 Berkeley Heights?

Point your antenna E, at about 83°. The main network towers for Berkeley Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Berkeley Heights?

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 Berkeley Heights?

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 Berkeley Heights?

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 Berkeley Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.