WLWC
Full power TV station · New Bedford, Massachusetts
WLWC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Its signal is estimated to reach about 312 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WLWC
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, WLWC runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 228 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 13% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 46 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 312 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,660,000 residents, as far as Springfield, MA (59 miles).
WLWC shares its transmitter site with WPXQ-TV (ION). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | New Bedford, MA |
| Tower location | 41.49492, -71.78464 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 3978 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WLWC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown, RI | 14 mi | 284° WNW | Strong |
| Coventry, RI | 15 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Norwich, CT | 15 mi | 98° E | Strong |
| West Warwick, RI | 19 mi | 224° SW | Strong |
| Warwick, RI | 24 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Cranston, RI | 27 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Johnston, RI | 27 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| North Providence, RI | 30 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Providence, RI | 30 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| East Providence, RI | 31 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Pawtucket, RI | 34 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Fall River, MA | 36 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Cumberland, RI | 37 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Woonsocket, RI | 38 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Attleboro, MA | 40 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Manchester, CT | 43 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Middletown, CT | 45 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Glastonbury, CT | 45 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Franklin, MA | 45 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| New Bedford, MA | 45 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Taunton, MA | 45 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| East Hartford, CT | 47 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Hartford, CT | 50 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Newington, CT | 51 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Windsor, CT | 51 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| New Britain, CT | 53 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| West Hartford, CT | 53 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Meriden, CT | 53 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Worcester, MA | 53 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Enfield, CT | 53 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Branford, CT | 55 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 55 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Brockton, MA | 57 mi | 224° SW | Fair |
| Framingham, MA | 57 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Cheshire, CT | 58 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Hamden, CT | 58 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| East Haven, CT | 58 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Framingham Center, MA | 58 mi | 198° SSW | Fair |
| Natick, MA | 59 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| Springfield, MA | 59 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WPXQ-TVION · 69
- WPRI-TVCBS · 12
- WLNE-TVMeTV · 6.5
- WJARABC · 10.2
- WRIW-CDTelemundo · 51
- WNAC-TVCW · 64.2
- WUVNUnivision · 18
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WLWC transmitter tower?
WLWC broadcasts from a tower at 41.4949, -71.7846, near Hopkinton, RI. It is licensed to New Bedford, Massachusetts.
How far does WLWC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WLWC with an antenna?
About 4,660,000 people live in the 312 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WLWC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WLWC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.