TV channels & antenna towers in Oceanport, New Jersey
Oceanport has 76 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, 19 miles to the N.
Network channels in Oceanport
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 30 mi | 3° N | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 30 mi | 5° N | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 67 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 68 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Oceanport
Oceanport, New Jersey has a population of about 5,740. There are 76 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 36 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 10 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Oceanport, 43 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 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.
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). 18 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 Oceanport
Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Oceanport 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 27 miles north of Oceanport (0° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oceanport at fair strength or better, 75% 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 Oceanport, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Oceanport
The farthest main network tower for Oceanport is WABC-TV (ABC), 30 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 Oceanport
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYN-LDLow power | 19 mi | 10° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 19 mi | 10° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 27 mi | 0° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 27 mi | 0° N | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 27 mi | 0° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 27 mi | 0° N | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 27 mi | 0° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 27 mi | 0° N | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 27 mi | 0° N | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 27 mi | 0° N | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 27 mi | 0° N | Weak | Port Jervis, NY |
| W29FF-DLow power | 29 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 30 mi | 3° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 30 mi | 3° N | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 30 mi | 3° N | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 30 mi | 7° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 30 mi | 5° N | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 30 mi | 5° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 30 mi | 5° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 30 mi | 5° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 30 mi | 5° N | Poor | New York, NY |
How Oceanport compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Oceanport ranks 329th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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, 1.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Oceanport: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 3° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 30 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- 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.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Oceanport, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles N of Oceanport. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Oceanport, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Oceanport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Oceanport, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Oceanport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Oceanport, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Oceanport. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Oceanport, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 30 miles N of Oceanport. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oceanport?
76 transmitters within 70 miles of Oceanport; 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 Oceanport?
Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Oceanport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Oceanport?
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 Oceanport?
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 Oceanport?
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.
TV channels in nearby New Jersey cities
- Long Branch1.5 mi
- West Long Branch1.9 mi
- Little Silver2.1 mi
- Eatontown2.4 mi
- Fair Haven3.2 mi
- Red Bank3.3 mi
- Rumson3.8 mi
- Tinton Falls4.6 mi
- Lincroft5.6 mi
- Asbury Park6.8 mi
- Belmar9.7 mi
- Keansburg10 mi
- Strathmore12 mi
- Marlboro12 mi
- Union Beach12 mi
- Keyport13 mi
- Morganville13 mi
- Matawan13 mi
- Manasquan13 mi
- Freehold14 mi
- Robertsville14 mi
- Ramtown15 mi
- Laurence Harbor15 mi
- West Freehold16 mi
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 Oceanport; signal estimates ignore terrain.