WSBK-TV
Full power TV station · Boston, Massachusetts
WSBK-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Boston, Massachusetts. Its signal is estimated to reach about 452 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WSBK-TV
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 163 kW effective radiated power, WSBK-TV runs more power than 43% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 388 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 53% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 452 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,170,000 residents, as far as Ludlow, MA (64 miles).
WSBK-TV shares its transmitter site with WBTS-CD (NBC), WBZ-TV (CBS), WUTF-TV, WNEU (Telemundo), WCVB-TV (ABC) and WGBX-TV. 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 | Boston, MA |
| Tower location | 42.31028, -71.23667 |
| Effective radiated power | 163 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 388 m (1,274 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73982 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WSBK-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 2.3 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Waltham, MA | 4.6 mi | 181° S | Strong |
| Brookline, MA | 6.1 mi | 256° WSW | Strong |
| Cambridge, MA | 8.1 mi | 236° WSW | Strong |
| Arlington, MA | 8.3 mi | 209° SSW | Strong |
| Somerville, MA | 8.8 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Framingham, MA | 9.4 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Boston, MA | 9.6 mi | 250° WSW | Strong |
| South Boston, MA | 9.7 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Medford, MA | 10 mi | 222° SW | Strong |
| Framingham Center, MA | 10 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Everett, MA | 12 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Malden, MA | 12 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Quincy, MA | 13 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Revere, MA | 13 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Weymouth, MA | 16 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Lynn, MA | 18 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| Brockton, MA | 19 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| South Peabody, MA | 20 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Peabody, MA | 22 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Salem, MA | 23 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Lowell, MA | 23 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Attleboro, MA | 25 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Lawrence, MA | 28 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Methuen, MA | 29 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Worcester, MA | 29 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Taunton, MA | 29 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Leominster, MA | 31 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Pawtucket, RI | 31 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Haverhill, MA | 33 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Nashua, NH | 34 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Providence, RI | 35 mi | 15° NNE | Good |
| East Providence, RI | 35 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Cranston, RI | 38 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Fall River, MA | 42 mi | 354° N | Fair |
| Warwick, RI | 43 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Manchester, NH | 49 mi | 167° SSE | Fair |
| New Bedford, MA | 49 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Concord, NH | 64 mi | 166° SSE | Fair |
| Barnstable, MA | 64 mi | 312° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WBTS-CDNBC · 15
- WBZ-TVCBS · 4
- WNEUTelemundo · 60
- WCVB-TVABC · 5
- WLVICW · 56
- WFXTFox · 25
- WBPX-TVION · 68
- WUNIUnivision · 66
- WYCN-LDTelemundo · 8
- WNAC-TVCW · 64.2
- WPRI-TVCBS · 12
- WLNE-TVMeTV · 6.5
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WSBK-TV transmitter tower?
WSBK-TV broadcasts from a tower at 42.3103, -71.2367, near Needham, MA. It is licensed to Boston, Massachusetts.
How far does WSBK-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WSBK-TV with an antenna?
About 8,170,000 people live in the 452 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WSBK-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WSBK-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.