TV channels & antenna towers in Yardville, New Jersey

Yardville has 79 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 45 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W29FF-D, 11 miles to the ESE.

79TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
7,186population

Network channels in Yardville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 32 mi252° WSW FairWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 32 mi252° WSW GoodMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 32 mi252° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 32 mi252° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 32 mi253° WSW FairPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 32 mi253° WSW GoodWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 32 mi253° WSW GoodVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 32 mi253° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 32 mi253° WSW GoodPhiladelphia, PA
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 49 mi303° WNW FairAllentown, PA
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 50 mi43° NE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 50 mi43° NE FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 50 mi43° NE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 50 mi43° NE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 50 mi43° NE FairNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 53 mi42° NE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 53 mi42° NE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 53 mi42° NE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 53 mi42° NE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 54 mi43° NE PoorAmityville, NY

Over-the-air TV in Yardville

Yardville is a town of about 7,190 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 79 licensed TV transmitters: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 26 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 45 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 29 between 25 and 45 miles, and 49 farther out. Six of the 20 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 6 (WPVI-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 20 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 Yardville

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Yardville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Nine network stations, WDPN-TV, WWSI, WCAU, WTXF-TV and WPVI-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles west of Yardville (252° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Yardville at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Yardville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Yardville

The farthest main network tower for Yardville is KYW-TV (CBS), 32 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 Yardville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 59; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W29FF-DLow power11 mi 118° ESEGoodAtlantic City, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power29 mi 255° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WNJBFull power32 mi 15° NNEFairNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power32 mi 15° NNEFairMontclair, NJ
WDUM-LDLow power32 mi 252° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WTVEFull power32 mi 252° WSWFairWillow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A32 mi 252° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power32 mi 252° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A32 mi 252° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A32 mi 252° WSWFairTrenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power32 mi 252° WSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A32 mi 252° WSWFairHammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A32 mi 252° WSWFairPhiladelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power32 mi 253° WSWFairPrinceton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power32 mi 253° WSWFairWilmington, DE
WPSGFull power32 mi 253° WSWGoodPhiladelphia, PA
WZPA-LDLow power32 mi 197° SSWWeakPhiladelphia, PA
WACPFull power32 mi 197° SSWFairAtlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power33 mi 197° SSWGoodTrenton, NJ
WNJSFull power33 mi 197° SSWGoodCamden, NJ
W24ET-DLow power43 mi 186° SPoorAtlantic City, NJ
W27EC-DTranslator46 mi 333° NNWPoorBelvidere, NJ
WNYN-LDLow power47 mi 53° NEPoorNew York, NY
WNJJ-LDLow power47 mi 53° NEPoorNew York, NY
W05DJ-DLow power47 mi 27° NNEPoorNew York, NY

How Yardville compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 45 stations at fair strength or better, Yardville ranks 16th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 32 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 Mercerville-Hamilton Square, 3.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Yardville: 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 253° WSW, the direction of KYW-TV (CBS), 32 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 45 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 Yardville, NJ?

ABC is on channel 6 from WPVI-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Yardville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Yardville, NJ?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Yardville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Yardville, NJ?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Yardville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Yardville, NJ?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Yardville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Yardville, NJ?

CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles WSW of Yardville. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Yardville?

79 transmitters within 70 miles of Yardville; around 45 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 Yardville?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 253°. The main network towers for Yardville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Yardville?

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 Yardville?

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 Yardville?

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 Yardville; signal estimates ignore terrain.