TV channels & antenna towers in Bridgeton, New Jersey
Bridgeton has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W24ET-D, 27 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Bridgeton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 42 mi | 360° N | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 42 mi | 360° N | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 42 mi | 360° N | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 42 mi | 360° N | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 42 mi | 360° N | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 42 mi | 360° N | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 43 mi | 359° N | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 43 mi | 360° N | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 43 mi | 360° N | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo | 42.3 | 54 mi | 179° S | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| PBSWDPBPBS | 64 | 57 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Seaford, DE |
| FOXWBOC-TVFox | 21.2 | 67 mi | 199° SSW | Weak | Salisbury, MD |
| NBCWRDE-LDNBC | 31 | 67 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| FOXWBOC-LDFox | 21.2 | 67 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Cambridge, MD |
| CWWMDTCW | 47.2 | 69 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
Over-the-air TV in Bridgeton
With roughly 25,000 residents, Bridgeton is a city in New Jersey. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 5 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 29 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Five of the 15 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Bridgeton
Point your antenna N, at about 360°. The main network towers for Bridgeton 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 42 miles north of Bridgeton (360° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bridgeton at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bridgeton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Bridgeton
The farthest main network tower for Bridgeton is WPVI-TV (ABC), 43 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WDPB (PBS), 57 miles south, 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 Bridgeton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24ET-DLow power | 27 mi | 71° ENE | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 29 mi | 45° NE | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 29 mi | 45° NE | Good | Camden, NJ |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 30 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 30 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WGTW-TVFull power | 33 mi | 130° SE | Good | Millville, NJ |
| WMGM-TVFull power | 33 mi | 130° SE | Good | Wildwood, NJ |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 42 mi | 360° N | Poor | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 42 mi | 360° N | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 42 mi | 360° N | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 42 mi | 360° N | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 42 mi | 360° N | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 42 mi | 360° N | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 42 mi | 360° N | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 42 mi | 360° N | Weak | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 42 mi | 360° N | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 42 mi | 360° N | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 42 mi | 360° N | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSGFull power | 43 mi | 359° N | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 45 mi | 3° N | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 54 mi | 277° W | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 56 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Dover, DE |
| W13DW-DLow power | 56 mi | 235° SW | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| W29FF-DLow power | 62 mi | 40° NE | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WOWZ-LDLow power | 69 mi | 203° SSW | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
How Bridgeton compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Bridgeton ranks 484th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 South Vineland, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Bridgeton: 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 360° N, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 43 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 20 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 Bridgeton, NJ?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Bridgeton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Bridgeton, NJ?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles N of Bridgeton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Bridgeton, NJ?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 42 miles N of Bridgeton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Bridgeton, NJ?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles N of Bridgeton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Bridgeton, NJ?
PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Bridgeton. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bridgeton?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Bridgeton; around 20 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 Bridgeton?
Point your antenna N, at about 360°. The main network towers for Bridgeton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Bridgeton?
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 PBS from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bridgeton?
WDPB (PBS), 57 miles south, 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 Bridgeton?
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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- Pennsville22 mi
- Pitman22 mi
- Williamstown22 mi
- Carneys Point23 mi
- Sicklerville25 mi
- Woodbine26 mi
- Hammonton27 mi
- Pine Hill28 mi
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Nearby cities in other states
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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 Bridgeton; signal estimates ignore terrain.