TV channels & antenna towers in Vernon Valley, New Jersey
Vernon Valley has 64 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23EX-D, 7.0 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Vernon Valley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 42 mi | 142° SE | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 43 mi | 142° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 43 mi | 142° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 43 mi | 142° SE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 43 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 44 mi | 146° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 44 mi | 146° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 44 mi | 146° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 44 mi | 146° SE | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 44 mi | 146° SE | Fair | New York, NY |
| IONWQPX-TVION | 64 | 66 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Scranton, PA |
| CWWSWBCW | 38 | 66 mi | 282° WNW | Weak | Scranton, PA |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 68 mi | 227° SW | Poor | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Vernon Valley
With roughly 1,630 residents, Vernon Valley is a small community in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 64 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 25 low-power and 8 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Vernon Valley, 46 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 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). 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 Vernon Valley
Point your antenna SE, at about 145°. The main network towers for Vernon Valley 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 44 miles southeast of Vernon Valley (146° SE). 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 Vernon Valley at fair strength or better, 90% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Vernon Valley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Vernon Valley
The farthest main network tower for Vernon Valley is WNYW (Fox), 44 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 Vernon Valley
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 51; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W23EX-DTranslator | 7.0 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Sussex, NJ |
| WYNB-LDLow power | 32 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | Ellenville, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 33 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | East Orange, NJ |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 33 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 33 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | New York, NY |
| W29EV-DTranslator | 33 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Hackettstown, NJ |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 35 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | Peekskill, NY |
| W23ER-DTranslator | 42 mi | 37° NE | Fair | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 42 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Newburgh, NY |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 42 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Monticello, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 42 mi | 142° SE | Good | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 42 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Roslyn, NY |
| WNJBFull power | 43 mi | 181° S | Fair | New Brunswick, NJ |
| WNJNFull power | 43 mi | 181° S | Fair | Montclair, NJ |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 43 mi | 142° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 43 mi | 142° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 43 mi | 142° SE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 43 mi | 142° SE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 43 mi | 142° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 43 mi | 142° SE | Weak | Edison, NJ |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 43 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 43 mi | 141° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 43 mi | 141° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 43 mi | 141° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 43 mi | 141° SE | Poor | New York, NY |
How Vernon Valley compares with the rest of New Jersey
With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Vernon Valley ranks 477th of 537 places in New Jersey: fewer than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 42 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 West Milford, 9.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Vernon Valley: 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 146° SE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 44 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 23 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 Vernon Valley, NJ?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SE of Vernon Valley. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Vernon Valley, NJ?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles SE of Vernon Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Vernon Valley, NJ?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 44 miles SE of Vernon Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Vernon Valley, NJ?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 44 miles SE of Vernon Valley. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Vernon Valley, NJ?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 43 miles SE of Vernon Valley. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Vernon Valley?
64 transmitters within 70 miles of Vernon Valley; around 23 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 Vernon Valley?
Point your antenna SE, at about 145°. The main network towers for Vernon Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Vernon Valley?
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 Vernon Valley?
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 Vernon Valley?
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 Vernon Valley; signal estimates ignore terrain.