TV channels & antenna towers in Bradley Gardens, New Jersey
Bradley Gardens has 81 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 WNJB, 8.9 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Bradley Gardens
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 37 mi | 69° ENE | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 38 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 41 mi | 270° W | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 47 mi | 221° SW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Bradley Gardens
Bradley Gardens is a city of about 14,200 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 81 licensed TV transmitters: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 48 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther 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 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 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 31 (WPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). 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 Bradley Gardens
Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Bradley Gardens 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 35 miles east of Bradley Gardens (73° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bradley Gardens at fair strength or better, 47% 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 Bradley Gardens, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bradley Gardens
The farthest main network tower for Bradley Gardens is WABC-TV (ABC), 37 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTXF-TV (Fox), 47 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Bradley Gardens
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 61; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNJBFull power | 8.9 mi | 63° ENE | Good | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 8.9 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Montclair, NJ |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 23 mi | 330° NNW | Weak | Hackettstown, NJ |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 26 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Belvidere, NJ |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 26 mi | 53° NE | Weak | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 26 mi | 53° NE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 27 mi | 52° NE | Weak | East Orange, NJ |
| W29FF-DLow power | 33 mi | 164° SSE | Weak | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Weak | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Weak | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 35 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 37 mi | 87° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 37 mi | 87° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 37 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | New York, NY |
How Bradley Gardens compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Bradley Gardens ranks 277th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 35 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 Bridgewater, 2.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bradley Gardens: 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 70° ENE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 37 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 36 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 Bradley Gardens, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles ENE of Bradley Gardens. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Bradley Gardens, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Bradley Gardens. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Bradley Gardens, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 35 miles ENE of Bradley Gardens. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Bradley Gardens, NJ?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SW of Bradley Gardens. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Bradley Gardens, NJ?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SW of Bradley Gardens. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bradley Gardens?
81 transmitters within 70 miles of Bradley Gardens; 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 Bradley Gardens?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Bradley Gardens sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bradley Gardens?
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. Picking up Fox from up to 47 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bradley Gardens?
WTXF-TV (Fox), 47 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Bradley Gardens?
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 Bradley Gardens; signal estimates ignore terrain.