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.
Network channels in Mendham
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 31 mi | 98° E | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 31 mi | 98° E | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 31 mi | 98° E | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 31 mi | 98° E | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 31 mi | 98° E | Good | New York, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 32 mi | 92° E | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 32 mi | 93° E | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 32 mi | 93° E | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 32 mi | 93° E | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 33 mi | 93° E | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 46 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 61 mi | 214° SW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 61 mi | 214° SW | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 61 mi | 214° SSW | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 61 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 61 mi | 214° SSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 61 mi | 214° SSW | Fair | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 61 mi | 214° SSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 61 mi | 214° SSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 61 mi | 214° SW | Fair | Philadelphia, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNJBFull power | 12 mi | 155° SSE | Good | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 12 mi | 155° SSE | Good | Montclair, NJ |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 15 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Hackettstown, NJ |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 18 mi | 87° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 18 mi | 87° E | Poor | New York, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 19 mi | 84° E | Weak | East Orange, NJ |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 24 mi | 269° W | Weak | Belvidere, NJ |
| W23EX-DTranslator | 26 mi | 7° N | Fair | Sussex, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 31 mi | 98° E | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 31 mi | 98° E | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 31 mi | 98° E | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 31 mi | 98° E | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 31 mi | 98° E | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 31 mi | 98° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 31 mi | 98° E | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 31 mi | 98° E | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 31 mi | 98° E | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 31 mi | 98° E | Weak | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 32 mi | 92° E | Good | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 32 mi | 93° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 32 mi | 93° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 32 mi | 93° E | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 32 mi | 93° E | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 93° E | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 32 mi | 93° E | Fair | Edison, 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 93° E, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 32 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 36 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 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.
TV channels in nearby New Jersey cities
- Bernardsville4.3 mi
- Randolph5.1 mi
- Morristown6.4 mi
- Succasunna6.7 mi
- Bedminster7.0 mi
- Morris Plains7.0 mi
- Dover7.7 mi
- Wharton8.2 mi
- Landing9.5 mi
- Budd Lake9.6 mi
- Madison9.7 mi
- Rockaway9.8 mi
- Berkeley Heights10 mi
- Mount Arlington11 mi
- Parsippany11 mi
- Florham Park11 mi
- White Meadow Lake11 mi
- Hopatcong11 mi
- Chatham12 mi
- New Providence12 mi
- Green Knoll12 mi
- Hopatcong Hills12 mi
- Martinsville12 mi
- Watchung12 mi
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.