TV channels & antenna towers in Magnolia, New Jersey

Magnolia has 78 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 14 miles to the NE.

78TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
4,383population

Network channels in Magnolia

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 31 mi282° WNW FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 31 mi282° WNW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 31 mi282° WNW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 31 mi282° WNW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 31 mi282° WNW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 31 mi282° WNW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 31 mi282° WNW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 31 mi282° WNW GoodWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 31 mi282° WNW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 59 mi316° NW WeakAllentown, PA
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 63 mi33° NNE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 63 mi33° NNE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 63 mi33° NNE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 63 mi33° NNE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 63 mi33° NNE FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 66 mi33° NNE WeakNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 66 mi33° NNE WeakNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 66 mi33° NNE FairPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 66 mi32° NNE PoorMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 66 mi33° NNE PoorAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Magnolia

Magnolia is a town of about 4,380 people in New Jersey. There are 78 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 41 full-power, 8 Class A, 26 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Magnolia, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 50 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 20 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 22 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 Magnolia

Point your antenna WNW, at about 282°. The main network towers for Magnolia 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 31 miles west of Magnolia (282° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Magnolia at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Magnolia

The farthest main network tower for Magnolia is KYW-TV (CBS), 31 miles away with a good 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 Magnolia

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
W29FF-DLow power14 mi 41° NEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power18 mi 213° SSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power18 mi 213° SSWGoodAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power18 mi 212° SSWGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power18 mi 212° SSWGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power28 mi 189° SFairAtlantic City, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power29 mi 287° WNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A31 mi 282° WNWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A31 mi 282° WNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power31 mi 282° WNWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power31 mi 282° WNWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A31 mi 282° WNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power31 mi 282° WNWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A31 mi 282° WNWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A31 mi 282° WNWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power31 mi 282° WNWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power31 mi 282° WNWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power31 mi 282° WNWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power31 mi 282° WNWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WNJBFull power47 mi 10° NFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power47 mi 10° NFairMontclair, NJ
WGTW-TVFull power57 mi 186° SPoorMillville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power57 mi 186° SPoorWildwood, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power58 mi 40° NEPoorNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power58 mi 40° NEPoorNew York, NY

How Magnolia compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Magnolia ranks 174th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 Vincentown, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Magnolia: 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 282° WNW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 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 39 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 Magnolia, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Magnolia. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Magnolia, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Magnolia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Magnolia, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Magnolia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Magnolia, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Magnolia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Magnolia, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Magnolia. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Magnolia?

78 transmitters within 70 miles of Magnolia; around 39 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 Magnolia?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 282°. The main network towers for Magnolia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Magnolia?

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 Magnolia?

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 Magnolia?

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 Magnolia; signal estimates ignore terrain.