TV channels & antenna towers in Laurel Springs, New Jersey

Laurel Springs has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WZPA-LD, 11 miles to the SE.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
1,884population

Network channels in Laurel Springs

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 20 mi322° NW GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 20 mi322° NW StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 20 mi322° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 20 mi321° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 20 mi321° NW StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 20 mi321° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 20 mi321° NW StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 20 mi321° NW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 20 mi321° NW GoodWilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 56 mi336° NNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Laurel Springs

With roughly 1,880 residents, Laurel Springs is a small community in New Jersey. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 5 Class A, 8 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

27 of them are within 25 miles of Laurel Springs, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, PA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia'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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 14 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 Laurel Springs

Point your antenna NW, at about 321°. The main network towers for Laurel Springs 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 20 miles northwest of Laurel Springs (322° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Laurel Springs at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Laurel Springs

The farthest main network tower for Laurel Springs is WPVI-TV (ABC), 20 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WNJT is only 11 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 Laurel Springs

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WZPA-LDLow power11 mi 124° SEGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power11 mi 124° SEGoodAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power11 mi 126° SEStrongTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power11 mi 126° SEStrongCamden, NJ
WPSJ-CDClass A19 mi 321° NWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A19 mi 321° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power20 mi 322° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power20 mi 322° NWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A20 mi 322° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power20 mi 322° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A20 mi 322° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A20 mi 322° NWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power20 mi 322° NWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power20 mi 321° NWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power20 mi 321° NWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power20 mi 321° NWStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power20 mi 331° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W24ET-DLow power23 mi 143° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power34 mi 54° NEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
WGTW-TVFull power50 mi 165° SSEWeakMillville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power50 mi 165° SSEWeakWildwood, NJ
WPPTFull power56 mi 336° NNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power56 mi 336° NNWFairAllentown, PA
WBPH-TVFull power56 mi 336° NNWFairBethlehem, PA
W07DC-DTranslator57 mi 337° NNWPoorAllentown/Bethlehem, PA

How Laurel Springs compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Laurel Springs ranks 347th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Sicklerville, 7.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Laurel Springs: 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 321° NW, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 20 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 31 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 Laurel Springs, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Laurel Springs. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Laurel Springs, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Laurel Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Laurel Springs, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Laurel Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Laurel Springs, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Laurel Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Laurel Springs, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Laurel Springs. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Laurel Springs?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Laurel Springs; around 31 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 Laurel Springs?

Point your antenna NW, at about 321°. The main network towers for Laurel Springs sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Laurel Springs?

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 Laurel Springs?

WNJT is only 11 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 Laurel Springs?

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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