TV channels & antenna towers in Fairview, New Jersey
Fairview has 76 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 16 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Fairview
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 27 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 27 mi | 11° N | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 65 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Fairview
Fairview, New Jersey has a population of about 3,810. Our map shows 76 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 36 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 28 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out. Six of the 19 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 18 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 Fairview
Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Fairview 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 24 miles north of Fairview (9° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fairview at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Fairview, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Fairview
The farthest main network tower for Fairview is WABC-TV (ABC), 26 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Fairview
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYN-LDLow power | 16 mi | 25° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 16 mi | 25° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 24 mi | 9° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 24 mi | 9° N | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 24 mi | 9° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 24 mi | 9° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 24 mi | 9° N | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 24 mi | 9° N | Good | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 24 mi | 9° N | Weak | Port Jervis, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 26 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 27 mi | 16° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 27 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 27 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 27 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 27 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 27 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 27 mi | 11° N | Good | New York, NY |
How Fairview compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Fairview ranks 290th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Long Branch, 6.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Fairview: 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 12° NNE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 26 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 35 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 Fairview, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Fairview. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Fairview, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Fairview. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Fairview, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Fairview. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Fairview, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Fairview. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Fairview, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Fairview. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Fairview?
76 transmitters within 70 miles of Fairview; around 35 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 Fairview?
Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Fairview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Fairview?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fairview?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Fairview?
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 Fairview; signal estimates ignore terrain.