TV channels & antenna towers in Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus has 56 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 38 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYE-TV, 4.3 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Secaucus
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 4.3 mi | 122° ESE | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 5.3 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | New York, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Secaucus
With roughly 19,100 residents, Secaucus is a city in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 56 licensed TV transmitters: 21 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 38 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 27 at good or strong strength.
40 of them are within 25 miles of Secaucus, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 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 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). 12 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 Secaucus
Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Secaucus 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 5.8 miles southeast of Secaucus (157° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Secaucus at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Secaucus, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Secaucus
The farthest main network tower for Secaucus is WNYW (Fox), 5.8 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WNYE-TV is only 4.3 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 Secaucus
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYE-TVFull power | 4.3 mi | 122° ESE | Strong | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Good | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 4.7 mi | 128° SE | Good | Edison, NJ |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 5.2 mi | 107° ESE | Good | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 119° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 119° ESE | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 5.3 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Strong | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 5.8 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 6.6 mi | 116° ESE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 9.9 mi | 275° W | Weak | East Orange, NJ |
How Secaucus compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Secaucus ranks 225th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 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 Union City, 1.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Secaucus: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 157° SSE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 5.8 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 38 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 Secaucus, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 4.7 miles SE of Secaucus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Secaucus, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 5.8 miles SSE of Secaucus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Secaucus, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 5.8 miles SSE of Secaucus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Secaucus, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 5.8 miles SSE of Secaucus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Secaucus, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 4.7 miles SE of Secaucus. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Secaucus?
56 transmitters within 70 miles of Secaucus; around 38 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 Secaucus?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Secaucus sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Secaucus?
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 Secaucus?
WNYE-TV is only 4.3 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 Secaucus?
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
- Union City1.8 mi
- West New York2.2 mi
- Weehawken2.3 mi
- North Bergen2.5 mi
- Guttenberg2.8 mi
- Hoboken3.4 mi
- Fairview3.4 mi
- Rutherford3.7 mi
- East Rutherford3.7 mi
- Lyndhurst3.9 mi
- Carlstadt3.9 mi
- Ridgefield4.0 mi
- North Arlington4.0 mi
- Wood-Ridge4.2 mi
- Cliffside Park4.2 mi
- Jersey City4.4 mi
- Little Ferry4.4 mi
- Kearny4.9 mi
- Belleville4.9 mi
- Hasbrouck Heights4.9 mi
- Edgewater5.0 mi
- Ridgefield Park5.0 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 Secaucus; signal estimates ignore terrain.