TV channels & antenna towers in Long Branch, New Jersey

Long Branch has 77 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 WNYN-LD, 20 miles to the N.

77TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
30,941population

Network channels in Long Branch

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 28 mi358° N GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 28 mi358° N GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 28 mi358° N GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 28 mi358° N GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 28 mi358° N GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 31 mi1° N FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 31 mi1° N FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 31 mi1° N GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 31 mi2° N WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 31 mi1° N FairMiddletown Township, NJ
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 68 mi255° WSW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 68 mi255° WSW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 68 mi255° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 68 mi255° WSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 68 mi255° WSW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 68 mi255° WSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 68 mi255° WSW PoorPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 68 mi255° WSW WeakWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 68 mi255° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Long Branch

With roughly 30,900 residents, Long Branch is a city in New Jersey. Our map shows 77 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 37 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 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 9 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Long Branch, 42 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 19 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 19 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 Long Branch

Point your antenna N, at about 359°. The main network towers for Long Branch 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 28 miles north of Long Branch (358° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Long Branch at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Long Branch

The farthest main network tower for Long Branch is WABC-TV (ABC), 31 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Long Branch

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 58; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power20 mi 6° NFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power20 mi 6° NFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A28 mi 358° NPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power28 mi 358° NFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power28 mi 358° NFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power28 mi 358° NFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power28 mi 358° NGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power28 mi 358° NWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A28 mi 358° NFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power28 mi 358° NFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power28 mi 358° NFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power28 mi 358° NWeakPort Jervis, NY
W29FF-DLow power29 mi 242° WSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WXNY-LDLow power31 mi 1° NWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power31 mi 1° NFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power31 mi 1° NGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power31 mi 1° NFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power31 mi 1° NFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A31 mi 1° NFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power31 mi 5° NWeakNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power31 mi 2° NWeakTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power31 mi 2° NWeakNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power31 mi 2° NWeakNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power31 mi 2° NWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power31 mi 2° NPoorNew York, NY

How Long Branch compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Long Branch ranks 347th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Staten Island, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Long Branch: 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 1° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 31 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 Long Branch, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Long Branch. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Long Branch, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles N of Long Branch. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Long Branch, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 28 miles N of Long Branch. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Long Branch, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 28 miles N of Long Branch. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Long Branch, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Long Branch. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Long Branch?

77 transmitters within 70 miles of Long Branch; around 31 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 Long Branch?

Point your antenna N, at about 359°. The main network towers for Long Branch sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Long Branch?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Long Branch?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Long Branch?

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 Long Branch; signal estimates ignore terrain.