TV channels & antenna towers in Kenvil, New Jersey
Kenvil has 92 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29EV-D, 13 miles to the W.
Network channels in Kenvil
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 34 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 35 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 48 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 66 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 66 mi | 210° SSW | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 66 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 66 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 66 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 66 mi | 210° SSW | Weak | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 66 mi | 210° SSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 66 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 67 mi | 210° SSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| CWWOLF-TVCW | 56.2 | 68 mi | 288° WNW | Fair | Hazleton, PA |
| ABCWNEP-TVABC | 16 | 69 mi | 288° WNW | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| CBSWYOUCBS | 22 | 69 mi | 288° WNW | Weak | Scranton, PA |
| NBCWBRE-TVNBC | 28 | 69 mi | 288° WNW | Weak | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 69 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Scranton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 69 mi | 304° NW | Weak | Scranton, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Kenvil
Kenvil, New Jersey has a population of about 3,010. There are 92 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 43 full-power, 11 Class A, 30 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
8 of them are within 25 miles of Kenvil, 37 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 47 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 26 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 16 (WNEP-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 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). 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 Kenvil
Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Kenvil 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 34 miles east of Kenvil (110° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kenvil at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kenvil, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kenvil
The farthest main network tower for Kenvil is WNYW (Fox), 34 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WNEP-TV (ABC), 69 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Kenvil
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 66; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29EV-DTranslator | 13 mi | 262° W | Fair | Hackettstown, NJ |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 19 mi | 13° NNE | Fair | Sussex, NJ |
| WNJBFull power | 19 mi | 161° SSE | Good | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 19 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Montclair, NJ |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 20 mi | 108° ESE | Weak | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 20 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 20 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | East Orange, NJ |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 24 mi | 252° WSW | Weak | Belvidere, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Weak | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Weak | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 34 mi | 110° ESE | Weak | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 34 mi | 104° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 34 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Edison, NJ |
How Kenvil compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Kenvil ranks 302nd of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Randolph, 2.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Kenvil: 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 110° ESE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 34 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 34 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 Kenvil, NJ?
ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles WNW of Kenvil. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Kenvil, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Kenvil. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Kenvil, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Kenvil. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Kenvil, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Kenvil. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Kenvil, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Kenvil. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kenvil?
92 transmitters within 70 miles of Kenvil; around 34 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 Kenvil?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Kenvil sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kenvil?
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. Picking up ABC from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kenvil?
WNEP-TV (ABC), 69 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Kenvil?
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
- Succasunna1.4 mi
- Wharton2.1 mi
- Randolph2.9 mi
- Dover3.0 mi
- Landing3.0 mi
- Mount Arlington3.3 mi
- Hopatcong4.2 mi
- Hopatcong Hills5.2 mi
- Rockaway5.6 mi
- Budd Lake6.1 mi
- White Meadow Lake6.4 mi
- Mendham7.2 mi
- Morris Plains8.2 mi
- Morristown9.2 mi
- Lake Mohawk9.8 mi
- Parsippany10 mi
- Sparta11 mi
- Hackettstown11 mi
- Boonton11 mi
- Bernardsville11 mi
- Madison13 mi
- Florham Park14 mi
- Bedminster14 mi
- East Hanover14 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 Kenvil; signal estimates ignore terrain.