TV channels & antenna towers in Swedesboro, New Jersey

Swedesboro has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSJ-CD, 20 miles to the N.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
2,613population

Network channels in Swedesboro

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 21 mi11° N StrongPhiladelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 21 mi10° N StrongVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 21 mi10° N StrongPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 21 mi10° N StrongPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 21 mi11° N GoodWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 21 mi11° N StrongMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 21 mi11° N StrongPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 21 mi10° N GoodPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 21 mi10° N GoodWilmington, DE
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 57 mi353° N FairAllentown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Swedesboro

Swedesboro, New Jersey has a population of about 2,610. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 26 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Five of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, PA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 13 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 Swedesboro

Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Swedesboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV, KYW-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles north of Swedesboro (11° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Swedesboro at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Swedesboro

The farthest main network tower for Swedesboro is WPVI-TV (ABC), 21 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Swedesboro

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WPSJ-CDClass A20 mi 11° NFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A20 mi 11° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power21 mi 10° NFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power21 mi 10° NFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power21 mi 10° NStrongPhiladelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power21 mi 11° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power21 mi 11° NFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A21 mi 11° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power21 mi 11° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A21 mi 11° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A21 mi 11° NFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power21 mi 11° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power23 mi 16° NNEFairPhiladelphia, PA
WNJTFull power25 mi 93° EGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power25 mi 93° EGoodCamden, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power25 mi 92° EFairPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power25 mi 92° EFairAtlantic City, NJ
W24ET-DLow power33 mi 114° ESEWeakAtlantic City, NJ
W29FF-DLow power50 mi 60° ENEPoorAtlantic City, NJ
WGTW-TVFull power52 mi 146° SEWeakMillville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power52 mi 146° SEWeakWildwood, NJ
WWDD-LDLow power52 mi 252° WSWPoorBaltimore, MD
W24CS-DTranslator52 mi 324° NWPoorReading, PA
WPPTFull power57 mi 353° NFairPhiladelphia, PA
WLVT-TVFull power57 mi 353° NFairAllentown, PA

How Swedesboro compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Swedesboro ranks 401st of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Chester, 7.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Swedesboro: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 10° N, the direction of WPVI-TV (ABC), 21 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 30 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 Swedesboro, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Swedesboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Swedesboro, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Swedesboro. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Swedesboro, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Swedesboro. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Swedesboro, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Swedesboro. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Swedesboro, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles N of Swedesboro. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Swedesboro?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Swedesboro; around 30 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 Swedesboro?

Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Swedesboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Swedesboro?

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 Swedesboro?

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 Swedesboro?

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 Swedesboro; signal estimates ignore terrain.