TV channels & antenna towers in Oakhurst, New Jersey

Oakhurst has 75 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 22 miles to the N.

75TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
22 mito the closest tower
3,995population

Network channels in Oakhurst

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 31 mi0° N GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 31 mi0° N GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 31 mi0° N GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 31 mi0° N GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 31 mi0° N GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 33 mi3° N FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 33 mi3° N FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 33 mi3° N GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 33 mi4° N WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 34 mi3° N FairMiddletown Township, NJ
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 66 mi257° WSW PoorWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 66 mi257° WSW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 66 mi257° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 66 mi257° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 67 mi257° WSW WeakVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 67 mi257° WSW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 67 mi257° WSW PoorPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 67 mi257° WSW WeakWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 67 mi257° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Oakhurst

Oakhurst is a town of about 4,000 people in New Jersey. There are 75 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 35 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Oakhurst, 40 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 19 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 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). 17 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 Oakhurst

Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Oakhurst 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 north of Oakhurst (0° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oakhurst at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oakhurst

The farthest main network tower for Oakhurst is WABC-TV (ABC), 33 miles away with a fair 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 Oakhurst

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 56; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNYN-LDLow power22 mi 9° NFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power22 mi 9° NFairNew York, NY
W29FF-DLow power27 mi 245° WSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A31 mi 0° NPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power31 mi 0° NFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power31 mi 0° NFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power31 mi 0° NFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power31 mi 0° NGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power31 mi 0° NWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A31 mi 0° NFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power31 mi 0° NFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power31 mi 0° NFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power31 mi 0° NWeakPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power33 mi 3° NWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power33 mi 3° NWeakNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power33 mi 3° NGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power33 mi 3° NFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power33 mi 3° NWeakNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A33 mi 3° NFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power33 mi 7° NWeakNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power33 mi 4° NWeakTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power33 mi 4° NWeakNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power33 mi 4° NWeakNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power33 mi 4° NWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power33 mi 4° NPoorNew York, NY

How Oakhurst compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Oakhurst ranks 329th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer 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 Long Branch, 2.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oakhurst: 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 3° N, 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 32 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 Oakhurst, NJ?

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

What channel is CBS in Oakhurst, NJ?

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

What channel is NBC in Oakhurst, NJ?

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

What channel is Fox in Oakhurst, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Oakhurst. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Oakhurst, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 33 miles N of Oakhurst. Estimated signal: fair.

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

75 transmitters within 70 miles of Oakhurst; around 32 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 Oakhurst?

Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Oakhurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oakhurst?

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 Oakhurst?

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 Oakhurst?

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 Oakhurst; signal estimates ignore terrain.