TV channels & antenna towers in Ogdensburg, New Jersey

Ogdensburg has 72 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23EX-D, 5.1 miles to the NNE.

72TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.1 mito the closest tower
2,286population

Network channels in Ogdensburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 39 mi125° SE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 39 mi126° SE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 39 mi126° SE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 39 mi126° SE GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 40 mi130° SE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 40 mi130° SE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 40 mi130° SE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 40 mi130° SE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 40 mi130° SE GoodNew York, NY
IONWPXU-LDION35 40 mi125° SE PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 57 mi231° SW FairAllentown, PA
IONWQPX-TVION64 64 mi293° WNW FairScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 64 mi293° WNW WeakScranton, PA
CWWOLF-TVCW56.2 67 mi276° W FairHazleton, PA
ABCWNEP-TVABC16 67 mi276° W GoodScranton, PA
CBSWYOUCBS22 67 mi276° W WeakScranton, PA
NBCWBRE-TVNBC28 67 mi276° W WeakWilkes-Barre, PA

Over-the-air TV in Ogdensburg

Ogdensburg is a small community of about 2,290 people in New Jersey. There are 72 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 6 Class A, 28 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Ogdensburg, 42 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 17 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 16 (WNEP-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 56.2 (WOLF-TV), 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). 14 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 Ogdensburg

Point your antenna SE, at about 130°. The main network towers for Ogdensburg 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 40 miles southeast of Ogdensburg (130° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ogdensburg at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ogdensburg

The farthest main network tower for Ogdensburg is WNYW (Fox), 40 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WNEP-TV (ABC), 67 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Ogdensburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 55; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W23EX-DTranslator5.1 mi 33° NNEGoodSussex, NJ
W29EV-DTranslator22 mi 223° SWWeakHackettstown, NJ
WPXO-LDLow power26 mi 137° SEWeakEast Orange, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power27 mi 139° SEWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power27 mi 139° SEPoorNew York, NY
WNJBFull power32 mi 172° SFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power32 mi 172° SFairMontclair, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator33 mi 229° SWPoorBelvidere, NJ
WEPT-CDClass A36 mi 103° ESEWeakPeekskill, NY
WNYE-TVFull power39 mi 125° SEGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power39 mi 126° SEPoorNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power39 mi 126° SEPoorNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power39 mi 126° SEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power39 mi 126° SEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power39 mi 126° SEPoorNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A39 mi 126° SEWeakEdison, NJ
W09CZ-DLow power39 mi 123° ESEPoorRoslyn, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A40 mi 130° SEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power40 mi 130° SEWeakNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power40 mi 130° SEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power40 mi 130° SEFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power40 mi 130° SEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power40 mi 130° SEPoorNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A40 mi 130° SEWeakManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power40 mi 130° SEFairNew Rochelle, NY

How Ogdensburg compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Ogdensburg ranks 440th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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 West Milford, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ogdensburg: 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 130° SE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 40 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 28 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 Ogdensburg, NJ?

ABC is on channel 16 from WNEP-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Ogdensburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ogdensburg, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Ogdensburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ogdensburg, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Ogdensburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ogdensburg, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 40 miles SE of Ogdensburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Ogdensburg, NJ?

CW is on channel 56.2 from WOLF-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles W of Ogdensburg. Estimated signal: fair.

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

72 transmitters within 70 miles of Ogdensburg; around 28 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 Ogdensburg?

Point your antenna SE, at about 130°. The main network towers for Ogdensburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ogdensburg?

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. Picking up ABC from up to 67 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ogdensburg?

WNEP-TV (ABC), 67 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ogdensburg?

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 Ogdensburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.