TV channels & antenna towers in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey

Mercerville-Hamilton Square has 79 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 46 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 13 miles to the SE.

79TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
26,419population

Network channels in Mercerville-Hamilton Square

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 33 mi246° WSW FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 33 mi246° WSW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 33 mi246° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 33 mi247° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 33 mi247° WSW GoodWilmington, DE
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 33 mi246° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 33 mi247° WSW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 33 mi247° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 33 mi247° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 46 mi300° WNW FairAllentown, PA
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 48 mi46° NE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 48 mi46° NE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 48 mi46° NE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 48 mi46° NE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 48 mi46° NE FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 51 mi45° NE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 51 mi45° NE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 51 mi45° NE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 51 mi45° NE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 52 mi46° NE PoorAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Mercerville-Hamilton Square

Mercerville-Hamilton Square, New Jersey has a population of about 26,400. Our map shows 79 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 46 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 32 between 25 and 45 miles, and 46 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.

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). 20 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square

Point your antenna WSW, at about 247°. The main network towers for Mercerville-Hamilton Square sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WPVI-TV and WPPX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles southwest of Mercerville-Hamilton Square (246° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mercerville-Hamilton Square at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mercerville-Hamilton Square

The farthest main network tower for Mercerville-Hamilton Square is KYW-TV (CBS), 33 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 59; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W29FF-DLow power13 mi 130° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJBFull power28 mi 18° NNEFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power28 mi 18° NNEFairMontclair, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power29 mi 248° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power33 mi 246° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power33 mi 246° WSWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A33 mi 246° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power33 mi 246° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A33 mi 246° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A33 mi 246° WSWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power33 mi 246° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A33 mi 246° WSWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A33 mi 246° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power33 mi 247° WSWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power33 mi 247° WSWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power33 mi 247° WSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power35 mi 195° SSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power35 mi 195° SSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power36 mi 195° SSWGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power36 mi 195° SSWGoodCamden, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator43 mi 331° NNWPoorBelvidere, NJ
W29EV-DTranslator44 mi 346° NNWPoorHackettstown, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power44 mi 30° NNEPoorNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power44 mi 30° NNEPoorNew York, NY
WNYN-LDLow power45 mi 57° ENEPoorNew York, NY

How Mercerville-Hamilton Square compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 46 stations at fair strength or better, Mercerville-Hamilton Square ranks 4th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 33 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 Trenton, 3.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mercerville-Hamilton Square: 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 247° WSW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 33 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 46 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mercerville-Hamilton Square, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WSW of Mercerville-Hamilton Square. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

79 transmitters within 70 miles of Mercerville-Hamilton Square; around 46 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 247°. The main network towers for Mercerville-Hamilton Square sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square?

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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square; signal estimates ignore terrain.