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.
Network channels in Woodcliff Lake
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Middletown Township, NJ |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 19 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 64 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | New 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEPT-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Peekskill, NY |
| WPXO-LDLow power | 18 mi | 212° SSW | Weak | East Orange, NJ |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 19 mi | 163° SSE | Fair | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Good | New York, NY |
| W05DJ-DLow power | 19 mi | 211° SSW | Weak | New York, NY |
| W25FA-DLow power | 19 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 19 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 19 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 19 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 19 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 19 mi | 164° SSE | Weak | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 19 mi | 167° SSE | Fair | Edison, NJ |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 20 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | New York, NY |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 22 mi | 173° S | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 22 mi | 173° S | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 22 mi | 173° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 22 mi | 173° S | Good | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 22 mi | 173° S | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 22 mi | 173° S | Fair | Manhattan, 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
- 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 173° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 22 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 37 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 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.