TV channels & antenna towers in Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Cape May Court House has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGTW-TV, 4.3 miles to the NE.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
4.3 mito the closest tower
5,338population

Network channels in Cape May Court House

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo42.3 37 mi215° SW WeakSalisbury, MD
PBSWDPBPBS64 52 mi235° SW WeakSeaford, DE
FOXWBOC-TVFox21.2 60 mi228° SW FairSalisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC31 60 mi228° SW PoorSalisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox21.2 60 mi228° SW PoorCambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW47.2 63 mi231° SW WeakSalisbury, MD
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 70 mi342° NNW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 70 mi342° NNW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 70 mi342° NNW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 70 mi342° NNW FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 70 mi342° NNW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 70 mi342° NNW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 70 mi342° NNW WeakPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Cape May Court House

Cape May Court House is a town of about 5,340 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 5 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Salisbury, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Salisbury's stations.

The strongest network signals here are CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 21.2 (WBOC-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 47.2 (WMDT), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, PA, 70 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (weak signal). 11 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 Cape May Court House

The main network towers around Cape May Court House are in different directions: CBS 342° NNW (70 mi), NBC 342° NNW (70 mi), Fox 228° SW (60 mi) and PBS 235° SW (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Seven network stations, WTXF-TV, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU and WUVP-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 70 miles north of Cape May Court House (342° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cape May Court House at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

KYW-TV (CBS), WCAU (NBC), WBOC-TV (Fox) and WDPB (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Cape May Court House. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cape May Court House

The farthest main network tower for Cape May Court House is KYW-TV (CBS), 70 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WGTW-TV is only 4.3 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 Cape May Court House

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WGTW-TVFull power4.3 mi 47° NEStrongMillville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power4.3 mi 47° NEStrongWildwood, NJ
W24ET-DLow power33 mi 7° NWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power45 mi 359° NGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power45 mi 359° NGoodCamden, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power45 mi 359° NPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power45 mi 359° NFairAtlantic City, NJ
WOWZ-LDLow power63 mi 231° SWPoorSalisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power63 mi 231° SWPoorSalisbury, MD
WCPBFull power63 mi 221° SWPoorSalisbury, MD
WMDEFull power69 mi 263° WPoorDover, DE
W13DW-DLow power69 mi 263° WPoorAnnapolis, MD
WPSJ-CDClass A70 mi 342° NNWPoorHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A70 mi 342° NNWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power70 mi 342° NNWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power70 mi 342° NNWPoorWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A70 mi 342° NNWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power70 mi 342° NNWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A70 mi 342° NNWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A70 mi 342° NNWPoorTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power70 mi 342° NNWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power70 mi 342° NNWPoorPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power70 mi 342° NNWPoorWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power70 mi 342° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA

How Cape May Court House compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Cape May Court House ranks 525th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

17% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Millville, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cape May Court House: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 342° NNW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 70 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 9 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 CBS in Cape May Court House, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles NNW of Cape May Court House. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Cape May Court House, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 70 miles NNW of Cape May Court House. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Cape May Court House, NJ?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles SW of Cape May Court House. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Cape May Court House, NJ?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 52 miles SW of Cape May Court House. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Cape May Court House, NJ?

CW is on channel 47.2 from WMDT, broadcasting from 63 miles SW of Cape May Court House. Estimated signal: weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cape May Court House?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Cape May Court House; around 9 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Cape May Court House?

The main network towers around Cape May Court House are in different directions: CBS 342° NNW (70 mi), NBC 342° NNW (70 mi), Fox 228° SW (60 mi) and PBS 235° SW (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cape May Court House?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 114° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cape May Court House?

WGTW-TV is only 4.3 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 Cape May Court House?

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 Cape May Court House; signal estimates ignore terrain.