TV channels & antenna towers in Bloomingdale, New Jersey

Bloomingdale has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXO-LD, 14 miles to the SSE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
8,215population

Network channels in Bloomingdale

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 25 mi134° SE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 25 mi134° SE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 25 mi134° SE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 25 mi134° SE GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 25 mi132° SE WeakAmityville, NY
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 26 mi141° SE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 26 mi141° SE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 26 mi141° SE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 26 mi141° SE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 26 mi141° SE GoodNew York, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 66 mi243° WSW WeakAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Bloomingdale

With roughly 8,220 residents, Bloomingdale is a town in New Jersey. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 4 Class A, 25 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 29 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Six of the 11 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). 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 Bloomingdale

Point your antenna SE, at about 139°. The main network towers for Bloomingdale 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 26 miles southeast of Bloomingdale (141° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bloomingdale at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bloomingdale

The farthest main network tower for Bloomingdale is WNYW (Fox), 26 miles away with a good 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 Bloomingdale

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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPXO-LDLow power14 mi 163° SSEWeakEast Orange, NJ
W23EX-DTranslator15 mi 312° NWFairSussex, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power15 mi 166° SSEWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power15 mi 166° SSEWeakNew York, NY
WEPT-CDClass A21 mi 98° EFairPeekskill, NY
WNYE-TVFull power25 mi 134° SEGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power25 mi 134° SEWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power25 mi 134° SEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power25 mi 134° SEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power25 mi 134° SEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power25 mi 134° SEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A25 mi 134° SEFairEdison, NJ
W09CZ-DLow power25 mi 130° SEWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power25 mi 132° SEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power25 mi 132° SEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power25 mi 132° SEFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power25 mi 132° SEWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power25 mi 132° SEWeakNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A26 mi 141° SEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power26 mi 141° SEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power26 mi 141° SEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power26 mi 141° SEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power26 mi 141° SEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power26 mi 141° SEWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A26 mi 141° SEFairManhattan, NY

How Bloomingdale compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Bloomingdale ranks 420th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Wayne, 5.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bloomingdale: 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 141° SE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 26 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 29 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 Bloomingdale, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SE of Bloomingdale. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Bloomingdale, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Bloomingdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bloomingdale, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Bloomingdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bloomingdale, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 26 miles SE of Bloomingdale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bloomingdale, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 25 miles SE of Bloomingdale. Estimated signal: fair.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Bloomingdale; around 29 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 Bloomingdale?

Point your antenna SE, at about 139°. The main network towers for Bloomingdale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bloomingdale?

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 Bloomingdale?

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 Bloomingdale?

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.

TV channels in nearby New Jersey cities

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 Bloomingdale; signal estimates ignore terrain.