TV channels & antenna towers in Ellisburg, New Jersey

Ellisburg has 40 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 WEFG-LD, 15 miles to the NW.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
4,413population

Network channels in Ellisburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 15 mi307° NW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 15 mi307° NW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 15 mi307° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 15 mi306° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 15 mi306° NW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 15 mi306° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 15 mi307° NW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 15 mi307° NW GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 15 mi306° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 50 mi333° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Ellisburg

Ellisburg is a town of about 4,410 people in New Jersey. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 7 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 15 at good or strong strength.

26 of them are within 25 miles of Ellisburg, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 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 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), 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 Ellisburg

Point your antenna NW, at about 306°. The main network towers for Ellisburg 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 15 miles northwest of Ellisburg (307° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ellisburg 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 Ellisburg, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ellisburg

The farthest main network tower for Ellisburg is KYW-TV (CBS), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WWSI is only 15 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 Ellisburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEFG-LDLow power15 mi 319° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A15 mi 306° NWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A15 mi 306° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power15 mi 307° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power15 mi 307° NWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A15 mi 307° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power15 mi 307° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A15 mi 307° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A15 mi 307° NWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power15 mi 307° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power15 mi 306° NWGoodPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power15 mi 306° NWGoodWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power15 mi 306° NWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power15 mi 144° SEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power15 mi 144° SEGoodAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power16 mi 145° SEGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power16 mi 145° SEGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power28 mi 150° SSEFairAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power31 mi 64° ENEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WPPTFull power50 mi 333° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power50 mi 333° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power50 mi 333° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator51 mi 334° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA
WNJBFull power56 mi 28° NNEWeakNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power56 mi 28° NNEWeakMontclair, NJ

How Ellisburg compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Ellisburg ranks 347th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer 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 Cherry Hill, 1.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ellisburg: 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 306° NW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 15 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 Ellisburg, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Ellisburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ellisburg, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Ellisburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Ellisburg, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Ellisburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Ellisburg, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Ellisburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Ellisburg, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Ellisburg. Estimated signal: strong.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Ellisburg; 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 Ellisburg?

Point your antenna NW, at about 306°. The main network towers for Ellisburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ellisburg?

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 Ellisburg?

WWSI is only 15 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 Ellisburg?

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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