TV channels & antenna towers in Berlin, Massachusetts

Berlin has 52 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPX-TV, 7.3 miles to the E.

52TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.3 mito the closest tower
2,422population

Network channels in Berlin

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWBPX-TVION68 7.3 mi88° E StrongBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 7.3 mi88° E StrongMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 21 mi103° ESE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 21 mi103° ESE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 21 mi103° ESE GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 21 mi103° ESE StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 22 mi103° ESE StrongCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 22 mi104° ESE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 36 mi137° SE WeakProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 39 mi152° SSE FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 39 mi153° SSE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 40 mi153° SSE GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 40 mi153° SSE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 40 mi153° SSE FairProvidence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 42 mi3° N WeakManchester, NH
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 52 mi260° W PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 53 mi260° W GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 53 mi260° W PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXG-TVION21 58 mi16° NNE FairConcord, NH
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 58 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 58 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 58 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 62 mi187° S WeakNewport, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision18 63 mi223° SW PoorHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Berlin

Berlin is a small community of about 2,420 people in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 52 licensed TV transmitters: 33 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Berlin, 18 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 24 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), 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 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 (strong signal). 16 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 Berlin

Point your antenna ESE, at about 104°. The main network towers for Berlin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU, WCVB-TV and WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles east of Berlin (103° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Berlin at fair strength or better, 53% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Berlin, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Berlin

The farthest main network tower for Berlin is WFXT (Fox), 22 miles away with a strong 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.

WDPX-TV is only 7.3 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 Berlin

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDPX-TVFull power7.3 mi 88° EStrongWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power7.3 mi 88° EStrongDerry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power21 mi 103° ESEStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power21 mi 103° ESEStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power21 mi 103° ESEGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator22 mi 103° ESEFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power22 mi 103° ESEStrongBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A22 mi 104° ESEFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power22 mi 104° ESEFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power22 mi 104° ESEFairWestmoreland, NH
WMPX-LDLow power28 mi 160° SSEFairDennis, MA
WHDT-LDLow power29 mi 94° EWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power29 mi 94° EFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power29 mi 93° EFairWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power31 mi 107° ESEWeakBoston, MA
WJCB-LDLow power33 mi 335° NNWWeakWindsor, VT
WLEK-LDLow power35 mi 72° ENEWeakConcord, NH
WVMA-CDClass A37 mi 191° SSWWeakProvidence, RI
WWDPFull power40 mi 130° SEWeakNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power40 mi 130° SEWeakFoxborough, MA
WSBE-TVFull power40 mi 153° SSEFairProvidence, RI
WGBY-TVFull power53 mi 260° WFairSpringfield, MA
WYDNFull power58 mi 16° NNEFairLowell, MA
WEKW-TVFull power58 mi 321° NWFairKeene, NH
WENH-TVFull power59 mi 21° NNEWeakDurham, NH

How Berlin compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Berlin ranks 116th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 7.3 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 Marlborough, 5.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Berlin: 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 104° ESE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 22 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 32 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 Berlin, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Berlin. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Berlin, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Berlin. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Berlin, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 21 miles ESE of Berlin. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Berlin, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Berlin. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Berlin, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 22 miles ESE of Berlin. Estimated signal: strong.

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

52 transmitters within 70 miles of Berlin; around 32 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 Berlin?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 104°. The main network towers for Berlin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Berlin?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Berlin?

WDPX-TV is only 7.3 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 Berlin?

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 Berlin; signal estimates ignore terrain.