TV channels & antenna towers in Mercerville, New Jersey

Mercerville has 79 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 45 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 14 miles to the SE.

79TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
13,230population

Network channels in Mercerville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 32 mi245° WSW FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 32 mi245° WSW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 32 mi245° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 32 mi246° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 32 mi246° WSW GoodWilmington, DE
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 32 mi245° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 32 mi245° WSW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 32 mi245° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 32 mi246° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 46 mi300° WNW FairAllentown, PA
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 48 mi47° NE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 48 mi47° NE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 48 mi47° NE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 48 mi47° NE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 48 mi47° NE FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 51 mi46° NE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 51 mi46° NE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 51 mi46° NE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 51 mi46° NE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 52 mi46° NE PoorAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Mercerville

With roughly 13,200 residents, Mercerville is a city in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 79 licensed TV transmitters: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 45 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Mercerville, 32 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 46 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Mercerville 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 32 miles southwest of Mercerville (245° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mercerville 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, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mercerville

The farthest main network tower for Mercerville is KYW-TV (CBS), 32 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

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 power14 mi 130° SEFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJBFull power28 mi 20° NNEFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power28 mi 20° NNEFairMontclair, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power29 mi 247° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power32 mi 245° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power32 mi 245° WSWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A32 mi 245° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power32 mi 245° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A32 mi 245° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A32 mi 245° WSWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power32 mi 245° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A32 mi 245° WSWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A32 mi 245° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power32 mi 245° WSWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power32 mi 245° WSWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power32 mi 246° WSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power36 mi 193° SSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power36 mi 193° SSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power36 mi 193° SSWGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power36 mi 193° SSWGoodCamden, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator42 mi 332° NNWPoorBelvidere, NJ
W29EV-DTranslator44 mi 347° NNWPoorHackettstown, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power44 mi 31° NNEPoorNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power44 mi 31° NNEPoorNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power45 mi 31° NNEPoorEast Orange, NJ

How Mercerville compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 45 stations at fair strength or better, Mercerville ranks 16th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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, 3.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mercerville: 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 246° WSW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 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 45 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, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Mercerville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Mercerville, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Mercerville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mercerville, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Mercerville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mercerville, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Mercerville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Mercerville, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Mercerville. Estimated signal: good.

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

79 transmitters within 70 miles of Mercerville; around 45 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?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Mercerville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mercerville?

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?

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?

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; signal estimates ignore terrain.