TV channels & antenna towers in Closter, New Jersey

Closter has 59 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 2.2 miles to the ESE.

59TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
2.2 mito the closest tower
8,662population

Network channels in Closter

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 15 mi185° S GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 15 mi181° S FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 16 mi185° S GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 16 mi185° S GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 16 mi185° S GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 18 mi189° S StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 18 mi189° S GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 18 mi189° S StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 18 mi189° S StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 18 mi189° S GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 61 mi59° ENE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Closter

Closter, New Jersey has a population of about 8,660. Our map shows 59 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 38 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 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 (strong 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 Closter

Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Closter 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 18 miles south of Closter (189° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Closter

The farthest main network tower for Closter is WNYW (Fox), 18 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WEPT-CD is only 2.2 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 Closter

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 48; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A2.2 mi 113° ESEStrongPeekskill, NY
W09CZ-DLow power14 mi 180° SFairRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power15 mi 185° SGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power15 mi 181° SFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power15 mi 181° SFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power15 mi 181° SFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power15 mi 181° SFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power15 mi 181° SWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power16 mi 185° SFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power16 mi 185° SFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power16 mi 185° SGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power16 mi 185° SFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power16 mi 185° SFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A16 mi 185° SFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power16 mi 177° SFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A18 mi 189° SPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power18 mi 189° SFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power18 mi 189° SGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power18 mi 189° SGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power18 mi 189° SGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power18 mi 189° SFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A18 mi 189° SFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power18 mi 189° SGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power18 mi 189° SGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power18 mi 189° SFairPort Jervis, NY

How Closter compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Closter ranks 174th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Bergenfield, 3.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Closter: 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 189° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 18 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 39 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 Closter, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Closter. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Closter, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Closter. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Closter, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Closter. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Closter, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Closter. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Closter, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Closter. Estimated signal: good.

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

59 transmitters within 70 miles of Closter; around 39 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 Closter?

Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Closter sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Closter?

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 Closter?

WEPT-CD is only 2.2 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 Closter?

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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