TV channels & antenna towers in Blackwood, New Jersey

Blackwood has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZPA-LD, 13 miles to the ESE.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
4,545population

Network channels in Blackwood

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 19 mi331° NNW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 19 mi331° NNW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 19 mi331° NNW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 19 mi331° NNW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 19 mi331° NNW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 19 mi331° NNW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 19 mi330° NNW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 19 mi331° NNW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 19 mi331° NNW GoodWilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 56 mi339° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Blackwood

Blackwood is a town of about 4,550 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 8 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

27 of them are within 25 miles of Blackwood, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, PA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 14 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 Blackwood

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Blackwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU and WUVP-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles northwest of Blackwood (331° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Blackwood at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Blackwood

The farthest main network tower for Blackwood is WPVI-TV (ABC), 19 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WNJT is only 13 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 Blackwood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZPA-LDLow power13 mi 112° ESEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power13 mi 112° ESEGoodAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power13 mi 114° ESEStrongTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power13 mi 114° ESEStrongCamden, NJ
WPSJ-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power19 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power19 mi 331° NNWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power19 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A19 mi 331° NNWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power19 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power19 mi 331° NNWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power19 mi 331° NNWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power19 mi 330° NNWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power20 mi 340° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W24ET-DLow power24 mi 135° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power37 mi 56° NEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WGTW-TVFull power49 mi 161° SSEWeakMillville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power49 mi 161° SSEWeakWildwood, NJ
WPPTFull power56 mi 339° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power56 mi 339° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power56 mi 339° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator57 mi 340° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA

How Blackwood compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Blackwood ranks 347th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

33% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Sicklerville, 7.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Blackwood: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 331° NNW, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 19 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 31 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 Blackwood, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Blackwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Blackwood, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Blackwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Blackwood, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Blackwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Blackwood, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Blackwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Blackwood, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles NNW of Blackwood. Estimated signal: strong.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Blackwood; around 31 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 Blackwood?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Blackwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Blackwood?

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 Blackwood?

WNJT is only 13 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 Blackwood?

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 Blackwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.