TV channels & antenna towers in Palisades Park, New Jersey
Palisades Park has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W09CZ-D, 5.9 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Palisades Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 6.4 mi | 175° S | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 6.8 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Strong | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Strong | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 67 mi | 54° NE | Poor | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Palisades Park
With roughly 20,700 residents, Palisades Park is a city in New Jersey. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 40 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther 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.
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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Palisades Park
Point your antenna S, at about 182°. The main network towers for Palisades Park 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 9.4 miles south of Palisades Park (185° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Palisades Park
The farthest main network tower for Palisades Park is WNYW (Fox), 9.4 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.
WNYE-TV is only 6.4 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 Palisades Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W09CZ-DLow power | 5.9 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 6.4 mi | 175° S | Strong | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 167° SSE | Good | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 167° SSE | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 6.8 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Good | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Strong | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Good | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Good | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 6.9 mi | 175° S | Good | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 7.5 mi | 158° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 27° NNE | Good | Peekskill, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Strong | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Good | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 185° S | Fair | Port Jervis, NY |
How Palisades Park compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Palisades Park ranks 115th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 6.4 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 North Bergen, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Palisades Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 185° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 9.4 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 40 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 Palisades Park, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 6.9 miles S of Palisades Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Palisades Park, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 9.4 miles S of Palisades Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Palisades Park, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 9.4 miles S of Palisades Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Palisades Park, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 9.4 miles S of Palisades Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Palisades Park, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 6.9 miles S of Palisades Park. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Palisades Park?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Palisades Park; around 40 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 Palisades Park?
Point your antenna S, at about 182°. The main network towers for Palisades Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Palisades Park?
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 Palisades Park?
WNYE-TV is only 6.4 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 Palisades Park?
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 Palisades Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.