TV channels & antenna towers in Teaneck, New Jersey

Teaneck has 58 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 WEPT-CD, 6.5 miles to the NE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.5 mito the closest tower
40,078population

Network channels in Teaneck

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 9.9 mi171° S GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 10 mi166° SSE FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 10 mi171° S GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 10 mi171° S GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 10 mi171° S StrongPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 13 mi179° S StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 13 mi179° S GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 13 mi179° S StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 13 mi179° S StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 13 mi179° S GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 66 mi56° ENE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Teaneck

With roughly 40,100 residents, Teaneck is a city in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 23 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 22 at good or strong strength.

40 of them are within 25 miles of Teaneck, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 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). 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 Teaneck

Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Teaneck 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 13 miles south of Teaneck (179° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Teaneck at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Teaneck

The farthest main network tower for Teaneck is WNYW (Fox), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WNYE-TV is only 9.9 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 Teaneck

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEPT-CDClass A6.5 mi 48° NEGoodPeekskill, NY
W09CZ-DLow power9.4 mi 162° SSEFairRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power9.9 mi 171° SStrongNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power10 mi 166° SSEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power10 mi 166° SSEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power10 mi 166° SSEGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power10 mi 166° SSEFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power10 mi 166° SSEWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power10 mi 171° SFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power10 mi 171° SGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power10 mi 171° SStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power10 mi 171° SGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power10 mi 171° SGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A10 mi 171° SGoodEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power11 mi 160° SSEFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A13 mi 179° SPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power13 mi 179° SFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power13 mi 179° SGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power13 mi 179° SGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power13 mi 179° SStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power13 mi 179° SFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A13 mi 179° SFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power13 mi 179° SGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power13 mi 179° SGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power13 mi 179° SFairPort Jervis, NY

How Teaneck compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 38 stations at fair strength or better, Teaneck ranks 225th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 9.9 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 Washington Heights, 5.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Teaneck: 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 179° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 13 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 38 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 Teaneck, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Teaneck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Teaneck, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles S of Teaneck. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Teaneck, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 13 miles S of Teaneck. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Teaneck, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 13 miles S of Teaneck. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Teaneck, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Teaneck. Estimated signal: good.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Teaneck; 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 Teaneck?

Point your antenna S, at about 177°. The main network towers for Teaneck sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Teaneck?

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 Teaneck?

WNYE-TV is only 9.9 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 Teaneck?

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 Teaneck; signal estimates ignore terrain.