TV channels & antenna towers in Norwood, New Jersey

Norwood has 59 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 3.3 miles to the SE.

59TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
3.3 mito the closest tower
5,869population

Network channels in Norwood

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 17 mi184° S GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 17 mi181° S FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 17 mi184° S GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 17 mi184° S FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 17 mi184° S GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 20 mi188° S GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 20 mi188° S GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 20 mi188° S GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 20 mi188° S GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 20 mi188° S GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 60 mi60° ENE WeakNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Norwood

Norwood is a town of about 5,870 people in New Jersey. There are 59 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

38 of them are within 25 miles of Norwood, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 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 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Norwood

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Norwood 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 20 miles south of Norwood (188° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Norwood at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Norwood

The farthest main network tower for Norwood is WNYW (Fox), 20 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Norwood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 48; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A3.3 mi 142° SEGoodPeekskill, NY
W09CZ-DLow power16 mi 180° SFairRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power17 mi 184° SGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power17 mi 181° SFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power17 mi 181° SFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power17 mi 181° SFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power17 mi 181° SFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power17 mi 181° SWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power17 mi 184° SFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power17 mi 184° SFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power17 mi 184° SGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power17 mi 184° SFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power17 mi 184° SFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A17 mi 184° SFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power17 mi 177° SFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A20 mi 188° SPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power20 mi 188° SFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power20 mi 188° SGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power20 mi 188° SGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power20 mi 188° SGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power20 mi 188° SFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A20 mi 188° SFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power20 mi 188° SGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power20 mi 188° SGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power20 mi 188° SFairPort Jervis, NY

How Norwood compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Norwood ranks 174th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

33% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bergenfield, 5.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Norwood: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 188° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 20 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 39 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 Norwood, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Norwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Norwood, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Norwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Norwood, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Norwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Norwood, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Norwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Norwood, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 17 miles S of Norwood. Estimated signal: fair.

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

59 transmitters within 70 miles of Norwood; around 39 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Norwood?

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Norwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Norwood?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Norwood?

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 Norwood?

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 Norwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.