TV channels & antenna towers in Boylston, Massachusetts

Boylston has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPX-TV, 11 miles to the E.

54TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
4,078population

Network channels in Boylston

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWBPX-TVION68 11 mi93° E GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 11 mi93° E StrongMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 25 mi103° ESE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 25 mi103° ESE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 25 mi103° ESE GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 25 mi103° ESE StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 26 mi102° ESE StrongCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 26 mi104° ESE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 39 mi134° SE PoorProvidence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 41 mi8° N WeakManchester, NH
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 42 mi149° SSE FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 42 mi150° SSE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 42 mi149° SSE GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 42 mi149° SSE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 42 mi149° SSE FairProvidence, RI
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 49 mi259° W PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 49 mi258° WSW GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 49 mi258° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 55 mi248° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 55 mi248° WSW WeakSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 55 mi248° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXG-TVION21 58 mi19° NNE FairConcord, NH
UNIWUVNUnivision18 62 mi220° SW PoorHartford, CT
IONWPXQ-TVION69 62 mi184° S WeakNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Boylston

With roughly 4,080 residents, Boylston is a town in Massachusetts. Our map shows 54 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 33 full-power, 6 Class A, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

11 of them are within 25 miles of Boylston, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 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.

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 (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 Boylston

Point your antenna ESE, at about 103°. The main network towers for Boylston 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 25 miles east of Boylston (103° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Boylston 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 Boylston, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Boylston

The farthest main network tower for Boylston is WFXT (Fox), 26 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.

WWJE-DT is only 11 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 Boylston

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDPX-TVFull power11 mi 93° EGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power11 mi 93° EStrongDerry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power25 mi 103° ESEStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power25 mi 103° ESEStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power25 mi 103° ESEGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator25 mi 103° ESEFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power26 mi 102° ESEStrongBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A26 mi 104° ESEFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power26 mi 104° ESEFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power26 mi 104° ESEWeakWestmoreland, NH
WMPX-LDLow power30 mi 154° SSEFairDennis, MA
WJCB-LDLow power31 mi 340° NNWWeakWindsor, VT
WHDT-LDLow power32 mi 95° EPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power32 mi 95° EWeakBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power33 mi 94° EWeakWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power35 mi 106° ESEWeakBoston, MA
WVMA-CDClass A37 mi 186° SWeakProvidence, RI
WLEK-LDLow power38 mi 75° ENEWeakConcord, NH
WSBE-TVFull power42 mi 149° SSEFairProvidence, RI
WWDPFull power43 mi 128° SEWeakNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power43 mi 128° SEWeakFoxborough, MA
WGBY-TVFull power49 mi 258° WSWFairSpringfield, MA
WEKW-TVFull power56 mi 323° NWFairKeene, NH
WYDNFull power58 mi 19° NNEFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power60 mi 25° NNEWeakDurham, NH

How Boylston compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Boylston ranks 180th of 390 places in Massachusetts: the same as the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Shrewsbury, 6.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Boylston: 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), 26 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 29 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 Boylston, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles ESE of Boylston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Boylston, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles ESE of Boylston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Boylston, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 25 miles ESE of Boylston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Boylston, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Boylston. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Boylston, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Boylston. Estimated signal: strong.

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

54 transmitters within 70 miles of Boylston; around 29 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 Boylston?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 103°. The main network towers for Boylston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Boylston?

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 Boylston?

WWJE-DT is only 11 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 Boylston?

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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