TV channels & antenna towers in Athol, Massachusetts

Athol has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJCB-LD, 22 miles to the NE.

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65TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

8,265population

Network channels in Athol

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	32 mi	222° SW	Weak	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	33 mi	221° SW	Good	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	33 mi	221° SW	Weak	Springfield, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	40 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	40 mi	111° ESE	Good	Marlborough, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	42 mi	50° NE	Weak	Manchester, NH
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	43 mi	215° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	43 mi	215° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	43 mi	215° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	54 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	54 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	54 mi	111° ESE	Good	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	54 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	55 mi	111° ESE	Good	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	55 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
IONWPXG-TVION	21	61 mi	48° NE	Weak	Concord, NH
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	63 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Hartford, CT
CBSWFSBCBS	3	64 mi	208° SSW	Weak	Hartford, CT
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	69 mi	127° SE	Poor	Providence, RI
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	69 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	69 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	69 mi	207° SSW	Fair	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	69 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Hartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWPRI-TVCBS	12	69 mi	136° SE	Poor	Providence, RI
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	69 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	69 mi	207° SSW	Fair	New Britain, CT
CWWNAC-TVCW	64.2	69 mi	135° SE	Poor	Providence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV	6.5	70 mi	136° SE	Poor	New Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC	10.2	70 mi	136° SE	Weak	Providence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo	51	70 mi	136° SE	Poor	Providence, RI

Over-the-air TV in Athol

Athol is a town of about 8,270 people in Massachusetts. There are 65 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 35 full-power, 8 Class A, 17 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Athol, 14 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 50 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 30 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 40 (WGGB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 56 (WLVI), ION on channel 68 (WBPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU), Univision on channel 66 (WUNI) and MeTV on channel 6.5 (WLNE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 14 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Athol

The main network towers around Athol are in different directions: ABC 221° SW (33 mi), CBS 111° ESE (54 mi), NBC 207° SSW (69 mi) and Fox 111° ESE (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WFXQ-CD and WGGB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southwest of Athol (222° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Athol at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WVIT (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Athol. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Athol

The farthest main network tower for Athol is WVIT (NBC), 69 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Athol

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJCB-LDLow power	22 mi	46° NE	Weak	Windsor, VT
WEKW-TVFull power	31 mi	347° NNW	Good	Keene, NH
WGBY-TVFull power	33 mi	221° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
WYBM-LDLow power	39 mi	275° W	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WDPX-TVFull power	40 mi	111° ESE	Good	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	40 mi	111° ESE	Good	Derry, NH
W32FW-DTranslator	48 mi	274° W	Poor	Adams, MA
WUTF-TVFull power	54 mi	111° ESE	Good	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	54 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	54 mi	111° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
W28DA-DTranslator	54 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Pittsfield, MA
W20EH-DTranslator	54 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Pownal, Etc., VT
W26EU-DTranslator	55 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	55 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	55 mi	111° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	55 mi	111° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	55 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WYCU-LDLow power	55 mi	356° N	Poor	Charlestown, Etc., NH
WVMA-CDClass A	56 mi	156° SSE	Poor	Providence, RI
WMPX-LDLow power	58 mi	136° SE	Poor	Dennis, MA
W30DM-DTranslator	60 mi	311° NW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
WHDT-LDLow power	61 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	61 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WYDNFull power	61 mi	48° NE	Weak	Lowell, MA
WWOO-LDLow power	62 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH

How Athol compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Athol ranks 254th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

25% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Gardner, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Athol: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 207° SSW, the direction of WVIT (NBC), 69 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 26 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Athol, MA?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SW of Athol. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Athol, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ESE of Athol. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Athol, MA?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 69 miles SSW of Athol. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Athol, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 55 miles ESE of Athol. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Athol, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 55 miles ESE of Athol. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Athol?

65 transmitters within 70 miles of Athol; around 26 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Athol?

What kind of antenna do I need in Athol?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 110° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Athol?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Athol?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Athol; signal estimates ignore terrain.