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.

92TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
3,009population

Network channels in Kenvil

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 34 mi110° ESE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 34 mi110° ESE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 34 mi110° ESE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 34 mi110° ESE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 34 mi110° ESE GoodNew York, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 34 mi104° ESE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 34 mi105° ESE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 34 mi105° ESE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 34 mi105° ESE GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 35 mi104° ESE PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 48 mi243° WSW FairAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 66 mi210° SSW PoorPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 66 mi210° SSW WeakWilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 66 mi209° SSW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 66 mi209° SSW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 66 mi209° SSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 66 mi210° SSW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 66 mi210° SSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 66 mi210° SSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 67 mi210° SSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 68 mi288° WNW FairHazleton, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 69 mi288° WNW FairScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 69 mi288° WNW WeakScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 69 mi288° WNW WeakWilkes-Barre, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 69 mi304° NW WeakScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 69 mi304° NW WeakScranton, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W29EV-DTranslator13 mi 262° WFairHackettstown, NJ
W23EX-DTranslator19 mi 13° NNEFairSussex, NJ
WNJBFull power19 mi 161° SSEGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power19 mi 161° SSEGoodMontclair, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power20 mi 108° ESEWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power20 mi 108° ESEPoorNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power20 mi 105° ESEWeakEast Orange, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator24 mi 252° WSWWeakBelvidere, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A34 mi 110° ESEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power34 mi 110° ESEWeakNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power34 mi 110° ESEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power34 mi 110° ESEFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power34 mi 110° ESEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power34 mi 110° ESEWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A34 mi 110° ESEWeakManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power34 mi 110° ESEFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power34 mi 110° ESEFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power34 mi 110° ESEWeakPort Jervis, NY
WNYE-TVFull power34 mi 104° ESEGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power34 mi 105° ESEWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power34 mi 105° ESEWeakNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power34 mi 105° ESEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power34 mi 105° ESEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power34 mi 105° ESEWeakNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A34 mi 105° ESEFairEdison, 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

  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 110° ESE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 34 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 34 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 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.

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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 Kenvil; signal estimates ignore terrain.