TV channels & antenna towers in Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Tinton Falls has 75 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNYN-LD, 21 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Tinton Falls
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 29 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 29 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 29 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 29 mi | 9° N | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 29 mi | 9° N | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 31 mi | 11° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 31 mi | 11° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 31 mi | 11° N | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 32 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 32 mi | 11° N | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 63 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 63 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Tinton Falls
Tinton Falls is a city of about 17,800 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 75 licensed TV transmitters: 35 full-power, 9 Class A, 28 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 39 between 25 and 45 miles, and 33 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 17 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 Tinton Falls
Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Tinton Falls 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 29 miles north of Tinton Falls (9° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tinton Falls at fair strength or better, 60% 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 Tinton Falls, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tinton Falls
The farthest main network tower for Tinton Falls is WABC-TV (ABC), 31 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Tinton Falls
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 56; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNYN-LDLow power | 21 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNJJ-LDLow power | 21 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | New York, NY |
| W29FF-DLow power | 24 mi | 236° SW | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 29 mi | 9° N | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 29 mi | 9° N | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 29 mi | 9° N | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 29 mi | 9° N | Fair | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 29 mi | 9° N | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 29 mi | 9° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 29 mi | 9° N | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 29 mi | 9° N | Fair | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 29 mi | 9° N | Fair | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 29 mi | 9° N | Weak | Port Jervis, NY |
| WNJBFull power | 30 mi | 316° NW | Fair | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 30 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Montclair, NJ |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 31 mi | 11° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 31 mi | 11° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 31 mi | 11° N | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 31 mi | 11° N | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 31 mi | 11° N | Weak | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 31 mi | 11° N | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 32 mi | 15° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 32 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 32 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 32 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | New York, NY |
How Tinton Falls compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Tinton Falls ranks 302nd of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
50% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Marlboro, 7.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tinton Falls: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 11° N, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 31 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 34 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 Tinton Falls, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Tinton Falls. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Tinton Falls, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Tinton Falls. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Tinton Falls, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Tinton Falls. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Tinton Falls, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Tinton Falls. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Tinton Falls, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 31 miles N of Tinton Falls. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tinton Falls?
75 transmitters within 70 miles of Tinton Falls; around 34 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Tinton Falls?
Point your antenna N, at about 10°. The main network towers for Tinton Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tinton Falls?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tinton Falls?
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 Tinton Falls?
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 Tinton Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.