You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 08212 (Cape May, NJ)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 08212 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NNE (29°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (29°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 08212
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | NBC | WMGM-TV Wildwood, NJ · Full Power | 16.6 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | TBN | WGTW-TV Millville, NJ · Full Power | 16.6 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WACP Atlantic City, NJ · Full Power | 55.3 mi | N (7°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 47 | ABC | WMDT Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 77.7 mi | N (349°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WDPN-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 77.5 mi | N (349°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | PBS | WDPB Seaford, DE · Full Power | 40.0 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Cbs And Fox | WBOC-TV Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 47.4 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | CBS | KYW-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 77.6 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WCAU Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 77.5 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | WTXF-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 77.4 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | PBS | WCPB Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | PBS | WNJS Camden, NJ · Full Power | 54.8 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WNJT Trenton, NJ · Full Power | 54.8 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WHYY-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 77.5 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WPSG Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 77.6 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Telemundo | WWSI Mount Laurel, NJ · Full Power | 77.5 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WMCN-TV Princeton, NJ · Full Power | 77.5 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | Local / LPTV | WSJZ-LD Salisbury, MD · Low Power | 24.6 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GL-D Villas, NJ · Low Power | 25.2 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WMDE Dover, DE · Full Power | 60.6 mi | W (271°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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