TV channels & antenna towers in Collingswood, New Jersey

Collingswood has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSJ-CD, 12 miles to the NW.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
14,000population

Network channels in Collingswood

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 12 mi314° NW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 12 mi314° NW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 12 mi314° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 12 mi314° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 12 mi314° NW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 12 mi314° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 12 mi314° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 12 mi314° NW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 12 mi314° NW StrongWilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 49 mi337° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Collingswood

Collingswood is a town of about 14,000 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 8 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.

26 of them are within 25 miles of Collingswood, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 14 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 Collingswood

Point your antenna NW, at about 314°. The main network towers for Collingswood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WTXF-TV and WUVP-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles northwest of Collingswood (314° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Collingswood at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Collingswood

The farthest main network tower for Collingswood is WPVI-TV (ABC), 12 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WWSI is only 12 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 Collingswood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPSJ-CDClass A12 mi 314° NWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A12 mi 314° NWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power12 mi 314° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power12 mi 314° NWGoodWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A12 mi 314° NWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power12 mi 314° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A12 mi 314° NWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A12 mi 314° NWGoodTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power12 mi 314° NWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power12 mi 314° NWGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power12 mi 314° NWGoodWilmington, DE
WEFG-LDLow power12 mi 329° NNWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WPSGFull power12 mi 314° NWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power18 mi 136° SEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power18 mi 136° SEGoodAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power18 mi 137° SEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power18 mi 137° SEGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power30 mi 145° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power34 mi 67° ENEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WPPTFull power49 mi 337° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power49 mi 337° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power49 mi 337° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator49 mi 337° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
W24CS-DTranslator53 mi 305° NWPoorReading, PA
WNJBFull power57 mi 31° NNEWeakNew Brunswick, NJ

How Collingswood compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Collingswood ranks 347th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Cherry Hill, 2.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Collingswood: 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 314° NW, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 12 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 31 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 Collingswood, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NW of Collingswood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Collingswood, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NW of Collingswood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Collingswood, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 12 miles NW of Collingswood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Collingswood, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NW of Collingswood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Collingswood, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NW of Collingswood. Estimated signal: strong.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Collingswood; around 31 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 Collingswood?

Point your antenna NW, at about 314°. The main network towers for Collingswood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Collingswood?

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 Collingswood?

WWSI is only 12 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 Collingswood?

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 Collingswood; signal estimates ignore terrain.