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.

64TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.0 mito the closest tower
1,626population

Network channels in Vernon Valley

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 42 mi142° SE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 43 mi142° SE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 43 mi142° SE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 43 mi142° SE GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 43 mi141° SE PoorAmityville, NY
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 44 mi146° SE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 44 mi146° SE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 44 mi146° SE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 44 mi146° SE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 44 mi146° SE FairNew York, NY
IONWQPX-TVION64 66 mi282° WNW FairScranton, PA
CWWSWBCW38 66 mi282° WNW WeakScranton, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 68 mi227° SW PoorAllentown, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W23EX-DTranslator7.0 mi 202° SSWFairSussex, NJ
WYNB-LDLow power32 mi 12° NNEWeakEllenville, NY
WPXO-LDLow power33 mi 157° SSEPoorEast Orange, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power33 mi 159° SSEPoorNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power33 mi 159° SSEPoorNew York, NY
W29EV-DTranslator33 mi 217° SWPoorHackettstown, NJ
WEPT-CDClass A35 mi 123° ESEFairPeekskill, NY
W23ER-DTranslator42 mi 37° NEFairPoughkeepsie, NY
WNYJ-LDLow power42 mi 37° NEPoorNewburgh, NY
WZPK-LDTranslator42 mi 37° NEPoorMonticello, NY
WNYE-TVFull power42 mi 142° SEGoodNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power42 mi 140° SEPoorRoslyn, NY
WNJBFull power43 mi 181° SFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power43 mi 181° SFairMontclair, NJ
WXNY-LDLow power43 mi 142° SEPoorNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power43 mi 142° SEPoorNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power43 mi 142° SEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power43 mi 142° SEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power43 mi 142° SEPoorNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A43 mi 142° SEWeakEdison, NJ
WNYK-LDLow power43 mi 141° SEPoorTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power43 mi 141° SEPoorNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power43 mi 141° SEPoorNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power43 mi 141° SEPoorNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power43 mi 141° SEPoorNew 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 146° SE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 44 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 23 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 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.