WFXT (Fox) · Channel 25
Full power TV station · Boston, Massachusetts
WFXT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 25, licensed to Boston, Massachusetts. Its signal is estimated to reach about 489 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About WFXT
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WFXT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 350 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 45% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 489 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,460,000 residents, as far as East Concord, NH (67 miles).
WFXT shares its transmitter site with WFXZ-CD, WGBH-TV, WVCC-LD, W26EU-D, WHDH and WLVI (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTIC-TV in Hartford, CT, 93 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 25 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Boston, MA |
| Tower location | 42.30297, -71.21803 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 6463 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFXT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 2.4 mi | 191° S | Strong |
| Waltham, MA | 5.2 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Brookline, MA | 5.3 mi | 248° WSW | Strong |
| Cambridge, MA | 7.6 mi | 229° SW | Strong |
| Arlington, MA | 8.4 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Somerville, MA | 8.4 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| South Boston, MA | 8.9 mi | 256° WSW | Strong |
| Boston, MA | 8.9 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Medford, MA | 9.8 mi | 216° SW | Strong |
| Framingham, MA | 10 mi | 81° E | Strong |
| Everett, MA | 11 mi | 229° SW | Strong |
| Framingham Center, MA | 11 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Malden, MA | 11 mi | 223° SW | Strong |
| Quincy, MA | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Strong |
| Revere, MA | 13 mi | 235° SW | Strong |
| Weymouth, MA | 15 mi | 292° WNW | Strong |
| Lynn, MA | 18 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Brockton, MA | 18 mi | 326° NW | Strong |
| South Peabody, MA | 20 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Peabody, MA | 21 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Salem, MA | 22 mi | 228° SW | Strong |
| Lowell, MA | 23 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Attleboro, MA | 25 mi | 8° N | Strong |
| Lawrence, MA | 28 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Taunton, MA | 29 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Methuen, MA | 29 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Worcester, MA | 30 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Pawtucket, RI | 31 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Haverhill, MA | 33 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Nashua, NH | 34 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Providence, RI | 35 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| East Providence, RI | 35 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Cranston, RI | 38 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Fall River, MA | 42 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Warwick, RI | 43 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| New Bedford, MA | 48 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Manchester, NH | 49 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Barnstable, MA | 63 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
| Concord, NH | 65 mi | 165° SSE | Fair |
| East Concord, NH | 67 mi | 166° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WLVICW · 56
- WBTS-CDNBC · 15
- WBZ-TVCBS · 4
- WNEUTelemundo · 60
- WCVB-TVABC · 5
- WBPX-TVION · 68
- WUNIUnivision · 66
- WYCN-LDTelemundo · 8
- WNAC-TVCW · 64.2
- WPRI-TVCBS · 12
- WLNE-TVMeTV · 6.5
- WJARABC · 10.2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFXT transmitter tower?
WFXT broadcasts from a tower at 42.3030, -71.2180, near Needham, MA. It is licensed to Boston, Massachusetts.
What channel is WFXT on?
WFXT appears as virtual channel 25 (25.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WFXT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFXT with an antenna?
About 8,460,000 people live in the 489 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFXT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFXT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.