TV channels & antenna towers in Robbinsville, New Jersey
Robbinsville has 79 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 44 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 10 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Robbinsville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 47 mi | 43° NE | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 47 mi | 43° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 47 mi | 43° NE | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 47 mi | 43° NE | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 47 mi | 43° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 49 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Allentown, PA |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 50 mi | 42° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 50 mi | 42° NE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 50 mi | 42° NE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 50 mi | 41° NE | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 51 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Amityville, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Robbinsville
Robbinsville, New Jersey has a population of about 3,040. There are 79 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 44 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Robbinsville, 33 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 45 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 20 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 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 20 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 Robbinsville
Point your antenna WSW, at about 250°. The main network towers for Robbinsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WTXF-TV and WPVI-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles west of Robbinsville (250° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Robbinsville at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Robbinsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Robbinsville
The farthest main network tower for Robbinsville is KYW-TV (CBS), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Robbinsville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 59; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29FF-DLow power | 10 mi | 136° SE | Good | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJBFull power | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Montclair, NJ |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 32 mi | 252° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Weak | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSGFull power | 35 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 35 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 35 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 36 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 36 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Camden, NJ |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 43 mi | 54° NE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 43 mi | 54° NE | Poor | New York, NY |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 44 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 44 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | New York, NY |
| W27EC-DTranslator | 45 mi | 329° NNW | Poor | Belvidere, NJ |
How Robbinsville compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 44 stations at fair strength or better, Robbinsville ranks 34th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 35 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 3.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Robbinsville: 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 250° WSW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 35 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 44 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 Robbinsville, NJ?
ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Robbinsville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Robbinsville, NJ?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Robbinsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Robbinsville, NJ?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Robbinsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Robbinsville, NJ?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Robbinsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Robbinsville, NJ?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Robbinsville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Robbinsville?
79 transmitters within 70 miles of Robbinsville; around 44 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 Robbinsville?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 250°. The main network towers for Robbinsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Robbinsville?
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 Robbinsville?
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 Robbinsville?
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
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- Mercerville-Hamilton Square3.0 mi
- Yardville3.3 mi
- Mercerville3.9 mi
- White Horse4.7 mi
- Hightstown6.3 mi
- Trenton6.5 mi
- Twin Rivers7.6 mi
- Prospect Park8.0 mi
- Princeton Meadows8.6 mi
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- Ewing10 mi
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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 Robbinsville; signal estimates ignore terrain.