TV channels & antenna towers in Little Falls, New Jersey
Little Falls has 60 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 WPXO-LD, 5.0 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Little Falls
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 14 mi | 124° SE | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 14 mi | 126° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 14 mi | 126° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 14 mi | 126° SE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 15 mi | 137° SE | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 15 mi | 137° SE | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 15 mi | 137° SE | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 15 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Little Falls
Little Falls is a city of about 10,700 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 60 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 4 Class A, 25 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 42 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out. Six of the 11 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 strongest network signals here 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). 15 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 Little Falls
Point your antenna SE, at about 134°. The main network towers for Little Falls 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 southeast of Little Falls (137° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Little Falls at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Little Falls, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Little Falls
The farthest main network tower for Little Falls is WNYW (Fox), 15 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.
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 Little Falls
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPXO-LDLow power | 5.0 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | East Orange, NJ |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 6.1 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 6.1 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 14 mi | 124° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 14 mi | 126° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 14 mi | 126° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 14 mi | 126° SE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 14 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 14 mi | 126° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 14 mi | 126° SE | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 15 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 15 mi | 137° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 15 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Good | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 15 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 15 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 15 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 15 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
How Little Falls compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Little Falls ranks 115th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Clifton, 2.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Little Falls: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 137° SE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 15 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 40 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 Little Falls, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Little Falls. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Little Falls, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Little Falls. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Little Falls, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Little Falls. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Little Falls, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Little Falls. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Little Falls, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Little Falls. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Little Falls?
60 transmitters within 70 miles of Little Falls; around 40 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 Little Falls?
Point your antenna SE, at about 134°. The main network towers for Little Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Little Falls?
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 Little Falls?
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 Little Falls?
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
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- Upper Montclair1.6 mi
- Clifton2.4 mi
- Totowa2.5 mi
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- Brookdale2.8 mi
- Montclair3.0 mi
- Verona3.2 mi
- Paterson3.8 mi
- Nutley4.1 mi
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- Passaic4.3 mi
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- Bloomfield4.5 mi
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- Prospect Park5.0 mi
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- Wallington5.1 mi
- West Orange5.1 mi
- Fairfield5.2 mi
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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 Little Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.