TV channels & antenna towers in Mendham, New Jersey

Mendham has 77 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 36 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNJB, 12 miles to the SSE.

77TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
5,001population

Network channels in Mendham

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 31 mi98° E GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 31 mi98° E GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 31 mi98° E GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 31 mi98° E GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 31 mi98° E GoodNew York, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 32 mi92° E FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 32 mi93° E FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 32 mi93° E FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 32 mi93° E GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 33 mi93° E WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 46 mi252° WSW FairAllentown, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 61 mi214° SW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 61 mi214° SW FairWilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 61 mi214° SSW WeakWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 61 mi214° SSW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 61 mi214° SSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 61 mi214° SSW FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 61 mi214° SSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 61 mi214° SSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 61 mi214° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Mendham

Mendham, New Jersey has a population of about 5,000. There are 77 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 36 full-power, 10 Class A, 27 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 36 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 38 between 25 and 45 miles, and 32 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 69.3 (WFMZ-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 17 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 Mendham

Point your antenna E, at about 97°. The main network towers for Mendham 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 31 miles east of Mendham (98° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mendham at fair strength or better, 53% 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 Mendham, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mendham

The farthest main network tower for Mendham is WABC-TV (ABC), 32 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Mendham

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNJBFull power12 mi 155° SSEGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power12 mi 155° SSEGoodMontclair, NJ
W29EV-DTranslator15 mi 290° WNWFairHackettstown, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power18 mi 87° EWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power18 mi 87° EPoorNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power19 mi 84° EWeakEast Orange, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator24 mi 269° WWeakBelvidere, NJ
W23EX-DTranslator26 mi 7° NFairSussex, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A31 mi 98° EPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power31 mi 98° EFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power31 mi 98° EFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power31 mi 98° EFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power31 mi 98° EGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power31 mi 98° EWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A31 mi 98° EFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power31 mi 98° EFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power31 mi 98° EFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power31 mi 98° EWeakPort Jervis, NY
WNYE-TVFull power32 mi 92° EGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power32 mi 93° EWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power32 mi 93° EWeakNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power32 mi 93° EGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power32 mi 93° EFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power32 mi 93° EWeakNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A32 mi 93° EFairEdison, NJ

How Mendham compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 36 stations at fair strength or better, Mendham ranks 277th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer 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 Randolph, 5.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mendham: 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 93° E, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 32 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 36 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 Mendham, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Mendham. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Mendham, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Mendham. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mendham, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Mendham. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mendham, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 31 miles E of Mendham. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mendham, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Mendham. Estimated signal: fair.

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

77 transmitters within 70 miles of Mendham; around 36 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 Mendham?

Point your antenna E, at about 97°. The main network towers for Mendham sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mendham?

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 Mendham?

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 Mendham?

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 Mendham; signal estimates ignore terrain.