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.

73TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
1,551population

Network channels in Seaside Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 54 mi4° N GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 54 mi4° N FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 54 mi4° N GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 54 mi4° N GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 54 mi4° N FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 57 mi5° N FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 57 mi5° N FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 57 mi5° N FairPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 57 mi6° N PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 58 mi5° N WeakMiddletown Township, NJ
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 62 mi278° W WeakWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 62 mi278° W FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 62 mi278° W FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 62 mi278° W FairPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 62 mi278° W FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 62 mi278° W FairPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 62 mi278° W WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 62 mi278° W FairWilmington, DE
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 62 mi278° W FairPhiladelphia, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W29FF-DLow power25 mi 300° WNWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power43 mi 252° WSWPoorPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power43 mi 252° WSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power43 mi 252° WSWGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power43 mi 252° WSWGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power44 mi 234° SWPoorAtlantic City, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power46 mi 8° NPoorNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power46 mi 8° NPoorNew York, NY
WNJBFull power53 mi 335° NNWWeakNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power53 mi 335° NNWWeakMontclair, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A54 mi 4° NPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power54 mi 4° NWeakNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power54 mi 4° NFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power54 mi 4° NFairGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power54 mi 4° NFairNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power54 mi 4° NPoorNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A54 mi 4° NWeakManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power54 mi 4° NFairNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power54 mi 4° NFairSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power54 mi 4° NPoorPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power57 mi 5° NPoorNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power57 mi 5° NPoorNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power57 mi 5° NFairNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power57 mi 5° NWeakJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power57 mi 5° NPoorNew 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 5° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 57 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 27 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 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.

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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.