TV channels & antenna towers in Beverly, Massachusetts
Beverly has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLEK-LD, 5.7 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Beverly
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 24 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 25 mi | 224° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 25 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 25 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 25 mi | 227° SW | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 25 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 33 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 33 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 41 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Providence, RI |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 46 mi | 309° NW | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 49 mi | 333° NNW | Fair | Concord, NH |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 51 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 52 mi | 204° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 52 mi | 204° SSW | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 52 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 52 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | Providence, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Beverly
Beverly is a city of about 41,200 people in Massachusetts. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 4 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 19 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther 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 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 (good signal). 13 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 Beverly
Point your antenna SW, at about 226°. The main network towers for Beverly sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WLVI, WFXT, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV and WNEU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles southwest of Beverly (225° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beverly at fair strength or better, 77% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Beverly, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Beverly
The farthest main network tower for Beverly is WBTS-CD (NBC), 25 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Beverly
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLEK-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 251° WSW | Good | Concord, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 17 mi | 214° SW | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 18 mi | 215° SW | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 18 mi | 215° SW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 24 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 25 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 25 mi | 224° SW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 25 mi | 224° SW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 25 mi | 224° SW | Weak | Westmoreland, NH |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 25 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 25 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 25 mi | 227° SW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 33 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 33 mi | 249° WSW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WWDPFull power | 39 mi | 193° SSW | Weak | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 39 mi | 193° SSW | Weak | Foxborough, MA |
| WENH-TVFull power | 46 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 49 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WYDNFull power | 49 mi | 333° NNW | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 52 mi | 204° SSW | Weak | Providence, RI |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 55 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 59 mi | 4° N | Weak | Biddeford, ME |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 67 mi | 224° SW | Poor | Providence, RI |
How Beverly compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Beverly ranks 199th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Lynn, 7.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Beverly: 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 227° SW, 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 28 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 Beverly, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SW of Beverly. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Beverly, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SW of Beverly. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Beverly, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 25 miles SW of Beverly. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Beverly, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 25 miles SW of Beverly. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Beverly, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 24 miles SW of Beverly. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beverly?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Beverly; around 28 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 Beverly?
Point your antenna SW, at about 226°. The main network towers for Beverly sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Beverly?
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 Beverly?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Beverly?
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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- Danvers2.8 mi
- Salem2.8 mi
- Peabody3.3 mi
- Marblehead4.2 mi
- South Peabody4.9 mi
- Manchester-by-the-Sea5.8 mi
- Swampscott6.3 mi
- Lynn7.3 mi
- Middleton7.4 mi
- Lynnfield8.7 mi
- Saugus9.3 mi
- North Reading10 mi
- Wakefield10 mi
- Reading11 mi
- Gloucester12 mi
- Melrose12 mi
- Revere12 mi
- Stoneham12 mi
- Malden13 mi
- Everett14 mi
- Winthrop14 mi
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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 Beverly; signal estimates ignore terrain.