TV channels & antenna towers in East Freehold, New Jersey
East Freehold has 80 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 17 miles to the SW.
Network channels in East Freehold
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 36 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 36 mi | 25° NNE | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 66 mi | 288° WNW | Weak | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in East Freehold
East Freehold is a town of about 4,890 people in New Jersey. There are 80 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of East Freehold, 41 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 38 are more than 45 miles 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 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 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), 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 (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 East Freehold
Point your antenna NNE, at about 23°. The main network towers for East Freehold 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 32 miles northeast of East Freehold (23° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach East Freehold at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from East Freehold, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for East Freehold
The farthest main network tower for East Freehold is WABC-TV (ABC), 35 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTXF-TV (Fox), 55 miles west, 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 East Freehold
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 60; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29FF-DLow power | 17 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 26 mi | 37° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 26 mi | 37° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNJBFull power | 27 mi | 331° NNW | Fair | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 27 mi | 331° NNW | Fair | Montclair, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 23° NNE | Weak | Port Jervis, NY |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 35 mi | 360° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 35 mi | 360° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 35 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 36 mi | 23° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 36 mi | 25° NNE | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
How East Freehold compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 38 stations at fair strength or better, East Freehold ranks 225th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Marlboro, 2.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in East Freehold: 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 23° NNE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 35 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 38 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 East Freehold, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of East Freehold. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in East Freehold, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of East Freehold. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in East Freehold, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of East Freehold. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in East Freehold, NJ?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles WSW of East Freehold. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in East Freehold, NJ?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles WSW of East Freehold. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in East Freehold?
80 transmitters within 70 miles of East Freehold; around 38 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 East Freehold?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 23°. The main network towers for East Freehold sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in East Freehold?
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 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in East Freehold?
WTXF-TV (Fox), 55 miles west, 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 East Freehold?
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 East Freehold; signal estimates ignore terrain.