TV channels & antenna towers in Nutley, New Jersey

Nutley has 60 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 WPXO-LD, 4.7 miles to the WSW.

60TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.7 mito the closest tower
27,572population

Network channels in Nutley

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 10 mi117° ESE GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 10 mi119° ESE GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 10 mi119° ESE GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 10 mi119° ESE StrongPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 11 mi134° SE StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 11 mi134° SE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 11 mi134° SE StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 11 mi134° SE StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 11 mi134° SE StrongNew York, NY
IONWPXU-LDION35 11 mi116° ESE FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 69 mi256° WSW PoorAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Nutley

Nutley, New Jersey has a population of about 27,600. There are 60 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 4 Class A, 25 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.

42 of them are within 25 miles of Nutley, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 15 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 Nutley

Point your antenna SE, at about 131°. The main network towers for Nutley 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 11 miles southeast of Nutley (134° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Nutley

The farthest main network tower for Nutley is WNYW (Fox), 11 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WNYE-TV is only 10 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Nutley

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 49; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPXO-LDLow power4.7 mi 253° WSWFairEast Orange, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power5.5 mi 245° WSWFairNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power5.5 mi 245° WSWWeakNew York, NY
WNYE-TVFull power10 mi 117° ESEStrongNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power10 mi 119° ESEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power10 mi 119° ESEGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power10 mi 119° ESEStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power10 mi 119° ESEGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power10 mi 119° ESEGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A10 mi 119° ESEGoodEdison, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A11 mi 134° SEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power11 mi 134° SEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power11 mi 134° SEGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power11 mi 134° SEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power11 mi 134° SEStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power11 mi 134° SEFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A11 mi 134° SEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power11 mi 134° SEGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power11 mi 134° SEGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power11 mi 134° SEFairPort Jervis, NY
W09CZ-DLow power11 mi 110° ESEFairRoslyn, NY
WNYK-LDLow power11 mi 116° ESEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power11 mi 116° ESEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power11 mi 116° ESEGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power11 mi 116° ESEFairNew York, NY

How Nutley compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Nutley ranks 174th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Clifton, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Nutley: 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 134° SE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 11 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 Nutley, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles ESE of Nutley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Nutley, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SE of Nutley. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Nutley, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 11 miles SE of Nutley. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Nutley, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 11 miles SE of Nutley. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Nutley, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 10 miles ESE of Nutley. Estimated signal: good.

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

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Nutley; 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 Nutley?

Point your antenna SE, at about 131°. The main network towers for Nutley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Nutley?

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 Nutley?

WNYE-TV is only 10 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Nutley?

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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