TV channels & antenna towers in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey

Woodcliff Lake has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 8.7 miles to the ESE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.7 mito the closest tower
5,917population

Network channels in Woodcliff Lake

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 19 mi167° SSE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 19 mi164° SSE FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 19 mi167° SSE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 19 mi167° SSE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 19 mi167° SSE GoodPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 22 mi173° S GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 22 mi173° S GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 22 mi173° S GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 22 mi173° S GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 22 mi173° S GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 64 mi64° ENE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Woodcliff Lake

Woodcliff Lake is a town of about 5,920 people in New Jersey. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

38 of them are within 25 miles of Woodcliff Lake, 8 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 Woodcliff Lake

Point your antenna S, at about 171°. The main network towers for Woodcliff Lake 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 22 miles south of Woodcliff Lake (173° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodcliff Lake

The farthest main network tower for Woodcliff Lake is WNYW (Fox), 22 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Woodcliff Lake

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 A8.7 mi 120° ESEGoodPeekskill, NY
WPXO-LDLow power18 mi 212° SSWWeakEast Orange, NJ
W09CZ-DLow power19 mi 163° SSEFairRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power19 mi 167° SSEGoodNew York, NY
W05DJ-DLow power19 mi 211° SSWWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power19 mi 211° SSWPoorNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power19 mi 164° SSEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power19 mi 164° SSEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power19 mi 164° SSEFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power19 mi 164° SSEFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power19 mi 164° SSEWeakNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power19 mi 167° SSEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power19 mi 167° SSEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power19 mi 167° SSEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power19 mi 167° SSEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power19 mi 167° SSEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A19 mi 167° SSEFairEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power20 mi 161° SSEFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A22 mi 173° SPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power22 mi 173° SFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power22 mi 173° SFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power22 mi 173° SGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power22 mi 173° SGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power22 mi 173° SFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A22 mi 173° SFairManhattan, NY

How Woodcliff Lake compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 37 stations at fair strength or better, Woodcliff Lake ranks 262nd of 537 places in New Jersey: the same as the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Ridgewood, 4.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woodcliff Lake: 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 173° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 22 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 37 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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSE of Woodcliff Lake. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles S of Woodcliff Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 22 miles S of Woodcliff Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 22 miles S of Woodcliff Lake. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 19 miles SSE of Woodcliff Lake. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Woodcliff Lake?

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodcliff Lake; around 37 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 Woodcliff Lake?

Point your antenna S, at about 171°. The main network towers for Woodcliff Lake sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Woodcliff Lake?

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 Woodcliff Lake?

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 Woodcliff Lake?

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 Woodcliff Lake; signal estimates ignore terrain.