TV channels & antenna towers in Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNAC-TV (CW), 4.7 miles to the S.
Network channels in Attleboro
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 4.7 mi | 178° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 5.1 mi | 186° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 5.5 mi | 181° S | Strong | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 5.5 mi | 181° S | Strong | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 5.5 mi | 181° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 7.7 mi | 62° ENE | Good | Providence, RI |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 25 mi | 8° N | Strong | Boston, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 25 mi | 6° N | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 25 mi | 6° N | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 25 mi | 6° N | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 25 mi | 6° N | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 26 mi | 8° N | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 32 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 32 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 40 mi | 220° SW | Good | Newport, RI |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 63 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Attleboro
With roughly 44,300 residents, Attleboro is a town in Massachusetts. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 5 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.
11 of them are within 25 miles of Attleboro, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Providence, RI, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Providence's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 10.2 (WJAR), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 15 (WBTS-CD), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 56 (WLVI), ION on channel 69 (WPXQ-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). 12 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 Attleboro
The main network towers around Attleboro are in different directions: ABC 181° S (5.5 mi), CBS 6° N (25 mi), NBC 6° N (25 mi) and Fox 8° N (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Six network stations, WFXT, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles north of Attleboro (8° N). 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 Attleboro at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Attleboro, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Attleboro
The farthest main network tower for Attleboro is WBTS-CD (NBC), 25 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WLNE-TV is only 5.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Attleboro
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSBE-TVFull power | 5.5 mi | 181° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 9.0 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Dennis, MA |
| WWDPFull power | 13 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 13 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Foxborough, MA |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 24 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 25 mi | 8° N | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 25 mi | 8° N | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 25 mi | 8° N | Weak | Westmoreland, NH |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 25 mi | 7° N | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 25 mi | 6° N | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 25 mi | 6° N | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 25 mi | 6° N | Good | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 26 mi | 8° N | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 26 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 30 mi | 21° NNE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 30 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 31 mi | 22° NNE | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 32 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 32 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WLWCFull power | 40 mi | 220° SW | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 43 mi | 21° NNE | Poor | Concord, NH |
| WEDNFull power | 54 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Norwich, CT |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 63 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 68 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
How Attleboro compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Attleboro ranks 91st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 4.7 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
63% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Providence, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Attleboro: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 6° N, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 25 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 33 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 Attleboro, MA?
ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 5.5 miles S of Attleboro. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Attleboro, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Attleboro. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Attleboro, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Attleboro. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Attleboro, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 25 miles N of Attleboro. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Attleboro, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 26 miles N of Attleboro. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Attleboro?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Attleboro; around 33 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Attleboro?
The main network towers around Attleboro are in different directions: ABC 181° S (5.5 mi), CBS 6° N (25 mi), NBC 6° N (25 mi) and Fox 8° N (25 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Attleboro?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 175° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Attleboro?
WLNE-TV is only 5.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Attleboro?
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.
TV channels in nearby Massachusetts cities
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- Norton5.3 mi
- Mansfield Center6.4 mi
- Mansfield7.0 mi
- Rehoboth7.4 mi
- Foxborough8.6 mi
- Wrentham8.7 mi
- Seekonk9.8 mi
- Easton9.8 mi
- Taunton11 mi
- Raynham11 mi
- Franklin11 mi
- Norfolk12 mi
- Dighton12 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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- Cumberland, RI7.7 mi
- Lincoln, RI7.8 mi
- Cumberland Hill, RI9.5 mi
- East Providence, RI10 mi
- Providence, RI11 mi
- North Providence, RI11 mi
More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Attleboro; signal estimates ignore terrain.