TV channels & antenna towers in Camden, Tennessee

Camden has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W18EW-D, 25 miles to the ESE.

Open Camden in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

25 mito the closest tower

3,575population

Network channels in Camden

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBBJ-TVABC	7	44 mi	229° SW	Good	Jackson, TN
CWWNBJ-LDCW	39.2	50 mi	231° SW	Poor	Jackson, TN
FOXWJKTFox	16	59 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Jackson, TN
NBCWSMV-TVNBC	4	69 mi	85° E	Weak	Nashville, TN

Over-the-air TV in Camden

With roughly 3,580 residents, Camden is a town in Tennessee. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power, 1 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Camden, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Jackson, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jackson's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WBBJ-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WSMV-TV), Fox on channel 16 (WJKT) and CW on channel 39.2 (WNBJ-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 74 miles to the east. 2 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 Camden

The main network towers around Camden are in different directions: ABC 229° SW (44 mi), NBC 85° E (69 mi) and Fox 252° WSW (59 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

WSMV-TV (NBC) and WJKT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Camden. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Camden

The farthest main network tower for Camden is WSMV-TV (NBC), 69 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Camden

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W18EW-DLow power	25 mi	120° ESE	Weak	Jackson, TN
WLJT-DTFull power	37 mi	229° SW	Good	Lexington, TN
WDHC-LDLow power	47 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Dickson-Nashville, TN
WYJJ-LDLow power	50 mi	236° SW	Poor	Jackson, TN
WKMUFull power	50 mi	331° NNW	Weak	Murray, KY
WCKV-LDLow power	52 mi	52° NE	Poor	Clarksville, TN
WUWT-LDLow power	59 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Union City, TN
W33EB-DLow power	59 mi	178° S	Poor	Olive Hill, TN
W32EV-DClass A	59 mi	195° SSW	Poor	Adamsville, TN
WIIW-LDLow power	69 mi	85° E	Poor	Nashville, TN

How Camden compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Camden ranks 297th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 44 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Camden: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 85° E, the direction of WSMV-TV (NBC), 69 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 3 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 Camden, TN?

ABC is on channel 7 from WBBJ-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Camden, TN?

NBC is on channel 4 from WSMV-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles E of Camden. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Camden, TN?

Fox is on channel 16 from WJKT, broadcasting from 59 miles WSW of Camden. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Camden, TN?

CW is on channel 39.2 from WNBJ-LD, broadcasting from 50 miles SW of Camden. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Camden; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Camden?

What kind of antenna do I need in Camden?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 167° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Camden?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Camden?

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 Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Camden; signal estimates ignore terrain.