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.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.7 mito the closest tower
44,284population

Network channels in Attleboro

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 4.7 mi178° S GoodProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 5.1 mi186° S GoodProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 5.5 mi181° S StrongNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 5.5 mi181° S StrongProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 5.5 mi181° S GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 7.7 mi62° ENE GoodProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 25 mi8° N StrongBoston, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 25 mi6° N FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 25 mi6° N GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 25 mi6° N GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 25 mi6° N GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 26 mi8° N StrongCambridge, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 32 mi341° NNW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 32 mi341° NNW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 40 mi220° SW GoodNewport, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision18 63 mi255° WSW PoorHartford, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSBE-TVFull power5.5 mi 181° SGoodProvidence, RI
WMPX-LDLow power9.0 mi 293° WNWGoodDennis, MA
WWDPFull power13 mi 70° ENEFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power13 mi 70° ENEFairFoxborough, MA
WCRN-LDLow power24 mi 30° NNEFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A25 mi 8° NFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power25 mi 8° NFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power25 mi 8° NWeakWestmoreland, NH
W26EU-DTranslator25 mi 7° NFairBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power25 mi 6° NStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power25 mi 6° NGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power25 mi 6° NGoodBoston, MA
WHDHFull power26 mi 8° NStrongBoston, MA
WVMA-CDClass A26 mi 256° WSWFairProvidence, RI
WHDT-LDLow power30 mi 21° NNEWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power30 mi 21° NNEFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power31 mi 22° NNEFairWestmoreland, NH
WDPX-TVFull power32 mi 341° NNWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power32 mi 341° NNWGoodDerry, NH
WLWCFull power40 mi 220° SWGoodNew Bedford, MA
WLEK-LDLow power43 mi 21° NNEPoorConcord, NH
WEDNFull power54 mi 237° WSWPoorNorwich, CT
WUTH-CDClass A63 mi 255° WSWPoorHartford, CT
WJCB-LDLow power68 mi 332° NNWPoorWindsor, 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 6° N, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 25 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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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 Attleboro; signal estimates ignore terrain.