TV channels & antenna towers in Sayreville Junction, New Jersey

Sayreville Junction has 80 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 41 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNJB, 14 miles to the NW.

80TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
42,890population

Network channels in Sayreville Junction

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 24 mi44° NE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 24 mi44° NE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 24 mi44° NE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 24 mi44° NE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 24 mi44° NE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 27 mi43° NE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 27 mi43° NE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 27 mi43° NE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 27 mi42° NE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 27 mi44° NE WeakAmityville, NY
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 56 mi239° WSW WeakWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 56 mi239° WSW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 56 mi239° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 56 mi239° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 56 mi239° WSW FairWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 56 mi239° WSW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 56 mi239° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 56 mi239° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 56 mi239° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 59 mi277° W WeakAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Sayreville Junction

Sayreville Junction is a city of about 42,900 people in New Jersey. There are 80 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 41 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.

22 of them are within 25 miles of Sayreville Junction, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 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 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-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). 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 Sayreville Junction

Point your antenna NE, at about 44°. The main network towers for Sayreville Junction 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 24 miles northeast of Sayreville Junction (44° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sayreville Junction at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sayreville Junction

The farthest main network tower for Sayreville Junction is WABC-TV (ABC), 27 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WTXF-TV (Fox), 56 miles southwest, 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 Sayreville Junction

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 60; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNJBFull power14 mi 320° NWGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power14 mi 320° NWGoodMontclair, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power21 mi 67° ENEFairNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power21 mi 67° ENEFairNew York, NY
W05DJ-DLow power23 mi 10° NWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power23 mi 10° NPoorNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power24 mi 11° NWeakEast Orange, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A24 mi 44° NEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power24 mi 44° NEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power24 mi 44° NEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power24 mi 44° NEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power24 mi 44° NEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power24 mi 44° NEWeakNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A24 mi 44° NEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power24 mi 44° NEGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power24 mi 44° NEGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power24 mi 44° NEWeakPort Jervis, NY
W29FF-DLow power26 mi 198° SSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WXNY-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power27 mi 43° NEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power27 mi 43° NEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power27 mi 43° NEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A27 mi 43° NEFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power27 mi 42° NEGoodNew York, NY

How Sayreville Junction compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 41 stations at fair strength or better, Sayreville Junction ranks 95th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Edison, 5.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sayreville Junction: 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 43° NE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 27 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 41 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 Sayreville Junction, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles NE of Sayreville Junction. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Sayreville Junction, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Sayreville Junction. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sayreville Junction, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 24 miles NE of Sayreville Junction. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sayreville Junction, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Sayreville Junction. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sayreville Junction, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles WSW of Sayreville Junction. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sayreville Junction?

80 transmitters within 70 miles of Sayreville Junction; around 41 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 Sayreville Junction?

Point your antenna NE, at about 44°. The main network towers for Sayreville Junction sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sayreville Junction?

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 Fox from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sayreville Junction?

WTXF-TV (Fox), 56 miles southwest, 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 Sayreville Junction?

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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