TV channels & antenna towers in Seaside Park, New Jersey
Seaside Park has 73 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 25 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Seaside Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 54 mi | 4° N | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 54 mi | 4° N | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 54 mi | 4° N | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 57 mi | 5° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 57 mi | 5° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 57 mi | 5° N | Fair | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 57 mi | 6° N | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 58 mi | 5° N | Weak | Middletown Township, NJ |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 62 mi | 278° W | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 62 mi | 278° W | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 62 mi | 278° W | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Seaside Park
With roughly 1,550 residents, Seaside Park is a small community in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 73 licensed TV transmitters: 37 full-power, 8 Class A and 28 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 67 farther 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 strongest network signals here 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 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 (fair signal). 19 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 Seaside Park
Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The main network towers for Seaside Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WTXF-TV and WUVP-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 62 miles west of Seaside Park (278° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Seaside Park at fair strength or better, 53% 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 Seaside Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Seaside Park
The farthest main network tower for Seaside Park is WABC-TV (ABC), 57 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Seaside Park
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 54; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29FF-DLow power | 25 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 43 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 43 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNJTFull power | 43 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 43 mi | 252° WSW | Good | Camden, NJ |
| W24ET-DLow power | 44 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WNYN-LDLow power | 46 mi | 8° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 46 mi | 8° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNJBFull power | 53 mi | 335° NNW | Weak | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 53 mi | 335° NNW | Weak | Montclair, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 54 mi | 4° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 54 mi | 4° N | Weak | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 54 mi | 4° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 54 mi | 4° N | Weak | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 54 mi | 4° N | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 54 mi | 4° N | Poor | Port Jervis, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 57 mi | 5° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 57 mi | 5° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 57 mi | 5° N | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 57 mi | 5° N | Weak | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 57 mi | 5° N | Poor | New York, NY |
How Seaside Park compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Seaside Park ranks 453rd of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 54 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
17% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Bayville, 4.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Seaside Park: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 5° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 57 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 27 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 Seaside Park, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles N of Seaside Park. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Seaside Park, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Seaside Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Seaside Park, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Seaside Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Seaside Park, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Seaside Park. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Seaside Park, NJ?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles W of Seaside Park. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Seaside Park?
73 transmitters within 70 miles of Seaside Park; around 27 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Seaside Park?
Point your antenna N, at about 4°. The main network towers for Seaside Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Seaside Park?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Seaside Park?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Seaside 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.
TV channels in nearby New Jersey cities
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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 Seaside Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.