TV channels & antenna towers in Keansburg, New Jersey

Keansburg has 81 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 14 miles to the NE.

81TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
9,873population

Network channels in Keansburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 20 mi18° NNE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 20 mi18° NNE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 20 mi18° NNE StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 20 mi18° NNE StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 20 mi18° NNE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 22 mi20° NNE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 22 mi20° NNE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 22 mi20° NNE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 23 mi19° NNE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 23 mi22° NNE WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 65 mi245° WSW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 65 mi245° WSW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 65 mi245° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 65 mi245° WSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 65 mi245° WSW WeakWilmington, DE
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 65 mi245° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 65 mi245° WSW FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 65 mi245° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 65 mi245° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 69 mi277° W PoorAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Keansburg

Keansburg is a town of about 9,870 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 81 licensed TV transmitters: 40 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

40 of them are within 25 miles of Keansburg, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 36 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 21 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 Keansburg

Point your antenna NNE, at about 18°. The main network towers for Keansburg 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 20 miles north of Keansburg (18° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Keansburg at fair strength or better, 60% 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 Keansburg, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Keansburg

The farthest main network tower for Keansburg is WABC-TV (ABC), 22 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Keansburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 61; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power14 mi 43° NEFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power14 mi 43° NEFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A20 mi 18° NNEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power20 mi 18° NNEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power20 mi 18° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power20 mi 18° NNEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power20 mi 18° NNEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power20 mi 18° NNEFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A20 mi 18° NNEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power20 mi 18° NNEGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power20 mi 18° NNEGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power20 mi 18° NNEFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power22 mi 20° NNEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power22 mi 20° NNEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power22 mi 20° NNEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power22 mi 20° NNEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power22 mi 20° NNEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A22 mi 20° NNEFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power23 mi 19° NNEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power23 mi 22° NNEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power23 mi 22° NNEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power23 mi 22° NNEFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power23 mi 22° NNEWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power23 mi 22° NNEWeakNew York, NY
WNJBFull power23 mi 302° WNWFairNew Brunswick, NJ

How Keansburg compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Keansburg ranks 115th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Great Kills, 7.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Keansburg: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 20° NNE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 22 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 40 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 Keansburg, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NNE of Keansburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Keansburg, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NNE of Keansburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Keansburg, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 20 miles NNE of Keansburg. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Keansburg, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 20 miles NNE of Keansburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Keansburg, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 22 miles NNE of Keansburg. Estimated signal: fair.

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

81 transmitters within 70 miles of Keansburg; around 40 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 Keansburg?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 18°. The main network towers for Keansburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Keansburg?

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 Keansburg?

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 Keansburg?

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 Keansburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.