TV channels & antenna towers in Holiday City South, New Jersey
Holiday City South has 71 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 17 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Holiday City South
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 53 mi | 277° W | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 53 mi | 277° W | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 53 mi | 277° W | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 53 mi | 277° W | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 53 mi | 277° W | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 53 mi | 277° W | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 53 mi | 277° W | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 53 mi | 277° W | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 54 mi | 277° W | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 57 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 57 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 57 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 57 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 57 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | Middletown Township, NJ |
Over-the-air TV in Holiday City South
With roughly 3,690 residents, Holiday City South is a town in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 71 licensed TV transmitters: 37 full-power, 8 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Holiday City South, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 65 are more than 45 miles 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 19 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 Holiday City South
Point your antenna W, at about 277°. The main network towers for Holiday City South 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 53 miles west of Holiday City South (277° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Holiday City South at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Holiday City South, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Holiday City South
The farthest main network tower for Holiday City South is KYW-TV (CBS), 54 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Holiday City South
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29FF-DLow power | 17 mi | 310° NW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 35 mi | 245° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 35 mi | 245° WSW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 36 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 36 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Camden, NJ |
| W24ET-DLow power | 39 mi | 225° SW | Weak | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 46 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 46 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNJBFull power | 48 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 48 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Montclair, NJ |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 51 mi | 280° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 53 mi | 277° W | Weak | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 53 mi | 277° W | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 53 mi | 277° W | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 53 mi | 277° W | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSGFull power | 54 mi | 277° W | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 54 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | Newark, NJ |
How Holiday City South compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Holiday City South ranks 314th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 53 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
17% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Toms River, 2.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Holiday City South: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 277° W, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 54 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 33 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 Holiday City South, NJ?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles W of Holiday City South. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Holiday City South, NJ?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles W of Holiday City South. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Holiday City South, NJ?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 53 miles W of Holiday City South. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Holiday City South, NJ?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles W of Holiday City South. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Holiday City South, NJ?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles W of Holiday City South. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Holiday City South?
71 transmitters within 70 miles of Holiday City South; around 33 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Holiday City South?
Point your antenna W, at about 277°. The main network towers for Holiday City South sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Holiday City South?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Holiday City South?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Holiday City South?
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.
TV channels in nearby New Jersey cities
- Toms River2.1 mi
- Holiday City-Berkeley2.3 mi
- Beachwood2.6 mi
- Pine Lake Park3.6 mi
- Bayville5.3 mi
- Crestwood Village6.5 mi
- Forked River8.2 mi
- Lakewood10 mi
- Ramtown13 mi
- Point Pleasant13 mi
- Ocean Acres15 mi
- Manasquan16 mi
- Browns Mills18 mi
- Belmar19 mi
- West Freehold20 mi
- Fort Dix21 mi
- Freehold21 mi
- Asbury Park22 mi
- Marlboro25 mi
- Yorketown25 mi
- Twin Rivers25 mi
- Tinton Falls25 mi
- Eatontown26 mi
- West Long Branch26 mi
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 Holiday City South; signal estimates ignore terrain.