TV channels & antenna towers in Middlebush, New Jersey

Middlebush has 80 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 44 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNJB, 8.7 miles to the N.

80TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.7 mito the closest tower
2,326population

Network channels in Middlebush

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 31 mi61° ENE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 31 mi61° ENE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 31 mi61° ENE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 31 mi61° ENE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 31 mi61° ENE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 33 mi59° ENE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 33 mi59° ENE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 33 mi59° ENE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 34 mi58° ENE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 34 mi59° ENE PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 48 mi276° W FairAllentown, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 49 mi230° SW FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 49 mi230° SW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 49 mi230° SW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 49 mi230° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 49 mi230° SW GoodWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 49 mi230° SW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 49 mi230° SW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 49 mi230° SW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 49 mi230° SW GoodPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Middlebush

With roughly 2,330 residents, Middlebush is a small community in New Jersey. Our map shows 80 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 44 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Middlebush, 41 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 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 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), 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). 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 Middlebush

Point your antenna ENE, at about 60°. The main network towers for Middlebush 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 northeast of Middlebush (61° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Middlebush

The farthest main network tower for Middlebush is WABC-TV (ABC), 33 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WTXF-TV (Fox), 49 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Middlebush

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 60; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNJBFull power8.7 mi 9° NGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power8.7 mi 9° NGoodMontclair, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power25 mi 36° NEWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power25 mi 36° NEPoorNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power26 mi 35° NEWeakEast Orange, NJ
W29FF-DLow power27 mi 175° SFairAtlantic City, NJ
W29EV-DTranslator30 mi 324° NWWeakHackettstown, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power31 mi 78° ENEFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power31 mi 78° ENEFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A31 mi 61° ENEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power31 mi 61° ENEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power31 mi 61° ENEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power31 mi 61° ENEFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power31 mi 61° ENEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power31 mi 61° ENEWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A31 mi 61° ENEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power31 mi 61° ENEFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power31 mi 61° ENEFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power31 mi 61° ENEWeakPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power33 mi 59° ENEWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power33 mi 59° ENEWeakNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power33 mi 59° ENEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power33 mi 59° ENEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power33 mi 59° ENEWeakNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A33 mi 59° ENEFairEdison, NJ

How Middlebush compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Middlebush ranks 34th 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 Somerset, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Middlebush: 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 59° ENE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 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 44 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 Middlebush, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles ENE of Middlebush. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Middlebush, NJ?

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

What channel is NBC in Middlebush, NJ?

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

What channel is Fox in Middlebush, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SW of Middlebush. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Middlebush, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SW of Middlebush. Estimated signal: good.

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

80 transmitters within 70 miles of Middlebush; around 44 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 Middlebush?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 60°. The main network towers for Middlebush sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Middlebush?

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. Picking up Fox from up to 49 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Middlebush?

WTXF-TV (Fox), 49 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Middlebush?

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 Middlebush; signal estimates ignore terrain.