WWDP
Full power TV station · Norwell, Massachusetts
WWDP is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Norwell, Massachusetts. Its signal is estimated to reach about 150 cities and towns within 29 miles.
About WWDP
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 5 kW effective radiated power, WWDP runs more power than 3% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 142 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 4% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 38 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 29 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 150 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,560,000 residents, as far as Warwick, RI (29 miles).
WWDP shares its transmitter site with WMFP. 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 | Norwell, MA |
| Tower location | 42.01056, -71.04444 |
| Effective radiated power | 5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 142 m (466 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 23671 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WWDP
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton, MA | 5.2 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Taunton, MA | 8.0 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Randolph, MA | 11 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Attleboro, MA | 13 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Braintree, MA | 14 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Norwood, MA | 15 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| Weymouth, MA | 15 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Quincy, MA | 17 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Franklin, MA | 19 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Pawtucket, RI | 20 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Cumberland, RI | 20 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Jamaica Plain, MA | 21 mi | 169° S | Fair |
| Needham, MA | 21 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| East Providence, RI | 22 mi | 51° NE | Fair |
| Fall River, MA | 22 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
| South Boston, MA | 22 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Brookline, MA | 23 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Providence, RI | 23 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Wellesley, MA | 23 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Boston, MA | 24 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Newton, MA | 24 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Woonsocket, RI | 24 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| North Providence, RI | 24 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Natick, MA | 24 mi | 140° SE | Fair |
| Cambridge, MA | 25 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Cranston, RI | 26 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Watertown, MA | 26 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Somerville, MA | 26 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Chelsea, MA | 26 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Framingham, MA | 27 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| New Bedford, MA | 27 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Johnston, RI | 27 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Waltham, MA | 27 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Everett, MA | 27 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Revere, MA | 28 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Framingham Center, MA | 28 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Medford, MA | 28 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Arlington, MA | 29 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Malden, MA | 29 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Warwick, RI | 29 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WYCN-LDTelemundo · 8
- WNAC-TVCW · 64.2
- WLNE-TVMeTV · 6.5
- WJARABC · 10.2
- WRIW-CDTelemundo · 51
- WPRI-TVCBS · 12
- WFXTFox · 25
- WLVICW · 56
- WBTS-CDNBC · 15
- WBZ-TVCBS · 4
- WNEUTelemundo · 60
- WCVB-TVABC · 5
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WWDP transmitter tower?
WWDP broadcasts from a tower at 42.0106, -71.0444, near West Bridgewater, MA. It is licensed to Norwell, Massachusetts.
How far does WWDP broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 29 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 45 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WWDP with an antenna?
About 4,560,000 people live in the 150 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WWDP?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WWDP tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.