TV channels & antenna towers in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Monmouth Junction has 80 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNJB, 17 miles to the N.

80TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
2,887population

Network channels in Monmouth Junction

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 36 mi50° NE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 36 mi50° NE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 36 mi50° NE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 36 mi50° NE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 36 mi50° NE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 39 mi49° NE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 39 mi49° NE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 39 mi49° NE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 39 mi48° NE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 40 mi50° NE PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 43 mi238° WSW FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 43 mi238° WSW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 43 mi238° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 43 mi238° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 43 mi238° WSW GoodWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 43 mi238° WSW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 43 mi238° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 43 mi238° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 43 mi238° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 49 mi286° WNW FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Monmouth Junction

Monmouth Junction is a town of about 2,890 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 80 licensed TV transmitters: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 63 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-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 Monmouth Junction

The main network towers around Monmouth Junction are in different directions: ABC 238° WSW (43 mi), CBS 238° WSW (43 mi), NBC 50° NE (36 mi) and Fox 238° WSW (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WPVI-TV and WPPX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles southwest of Monmouth Junction (238° 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 Monmouth Junction 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 Monmouth Junction, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Monmouth Junction

The farthest main network tower for Monmouth Junction is KYW-TV (CBS), 43 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 Monmouth Junction

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 power17 mi 8° NGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power17 mi 8° NGoodMontclair, NJ
W29FF-DLow power19 mi 170° SFairAtlantic City, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power32 mi 28° NNEPoorNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power32 mi 28° NNEPoorNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power33 mi 28° NNEPoorEast Orange, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power34 mi 65° ENEWeakNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power34 mi 65° ENEWeakNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A36 mi 50° NEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power36 mi 50° NEWeakNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power36 mi 50° NEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power36 mi 50° NEFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power36 mi 50° NEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power36 mi 50° NEPoorNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A36 mi 50° NEWeakManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power36 mi 50° NEFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power36 mi 50° NEFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power36 mi 50° NEPoorPort Jervis, NY
W29EV-DTranslator37 mi 332° NNWPoorHackettstown, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator38 mi 315° NWPoorBelvidere, NJ
WXNY-LDLow power39 mi 49° NEPoorNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power39 mi 49° NEPoorNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power39 mi 49° NEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power39 mi 49° NEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power39 mi 49° NEPoorNew York, NY

How Monmouth Junction compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Monmouth Junction ranks 115th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Princeton, 6.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Monmouth Junction: 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 238° WSW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 43 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 40 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 Monmouth Junction, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Monmouth Junction. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Monmouth Junction, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Monmouth Junction. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Monmouth Junction, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 36 miles NE of Monmouth Junction. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Monmouth Junction, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Monmouth Junction. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Monmouth Junction, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Monmouth Junction. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Monmouth Junction?

80 transmitters within 70 miles of Monmouth Junction; around 40 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 Monmouth Junction?

The main network towers around Monmouth Junction are in different directions: ABC 238° WSW (43 mi), CBS 238° WSW (43 mi), NBC 50° NE (36 mi) and Fox 238° WSW (43 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Monmouth Junction?

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. The towers are spread over about 173° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Monmouth Junction?

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 Monmouth Junction?

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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