TV channels & antenna towers in Kenilworth, New Jersey

Kenilworth has 76 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 43 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W05DJ-D, 8.0 miles to the NNE.

76TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.0 mito the closest tower
8,215population

Network channels in Kenilworth

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 15 mi80° E StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 15 mi80° E GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 15 mi80° E StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 15 mi80° E StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 15 mi80° E GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 17 mi73° ENE GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 17 mi73° ENE GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 17 mi73° ENE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 17 mi71° ENE GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 18 mi73° ENE FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 61 mi263° W WeakAllentown, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 66 mi229° SW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 66 mi229° SW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 66 mi229° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 66 mi229° SW PoorPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 66 mi229° SW WeakWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 66 mi229° SW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 66 mi229° SW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 66 mi229° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 67 mi229° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Kenilworth

With roughly 8,220 residents, Kenilworth is a town in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 76 licensed TV transmitters: 36 full-power, 9 Class A, 27 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 43 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 41 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 farther 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 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). 17 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 Kenilworth

Point your antenna ENE, at about 78°. The main network towers for Kenilworth 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 15 miles east of Kenilworth (80° E). 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 Kenilworth at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kenilworth, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kenilworth

The farthest main network tower for Kenilworth is WABC-TV (ABC), 17 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WCBS-TV 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 Kenilworth

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 56; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W05DJ-DLow power8.0 mi 14° NNEFairNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power8.0 mi 14° NNEWeakNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power9.0 mi 15° NNEWeakEast Orange, NJ
WNJBFull power12 mi 251° WSWGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power12 mi 251° WSWGoodMontclair, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A15 mi 80° EPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power15 mi 80° EFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power15 mi 80° EGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power15 mi 80° EGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power15 mi 80° EGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power15 mi 80° EFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A15 mi 80° EFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power15 mi 80° EGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power15 mi 80° EGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power15 mi 80° EFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power17 mi 73° ENEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power17 mi 73° ENEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power17 mi 73° ENEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power17 mi 73° ENEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power17 mi 73° ENEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A17 mi 73° ENEFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power17 mi 71° ENEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power18 mi 73° ENEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power18 mi 73° ENEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power18 mi 73° ENEFairNew York, NY

How Kenilworth compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 43 stations at fair strength or better, Kenilworth ranks 59th of 537 places in New Jersey: more 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 Cranford, 1.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Kenilworth: 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 73° ENE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 17 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 43 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 Kenilworth, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles ENE of Kenilworth. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Kenilworth, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles E of Kenilworth. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Kenilworth, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 15 miles E of Kenilworth. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Kenilworth, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 15 miles E of Kenilworth. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Kenilworth, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 17 miles ENE of Kenilworth. Estimated signal: good.

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

76 transmitters within 70 miles of Kenilworth; around 43 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 Kenilworth?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 78°. The main network towers for Kenilworth sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Kenilworth?

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 Kenilworth?

WCBS-TV 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 Kenilworth?

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 Kenilworth; signal estimates ignore terrain.