TV channels & antenna towers in Carver, Massachusetts

Carver has 36 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 WWDP, 17 miles to the WNW.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
11,718population

Network channels in Carver

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 22 mi291° WNW FairProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 27 mi269° W FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 27 mi268° W GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 27 mi268° W GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 27 mi268° W FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 27 mi268° W FairProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 37 mi321° NW GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 38 mi322° NW GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 38 mi321° NW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 38 mi321° NW GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 38 mi321° NW GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 38 mi321° NW GoodBoston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 51 mi313° NW FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 51 mi313° NW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 59 mi243° WSW FairNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Carver

Carver is a town of about 11,700 people in Massachusetts. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 4 Class A, 8 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 13 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Carver, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 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 best-placed network stations 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 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). 11 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 Carver

The main network towers around Carver are in different directions: ABC 268° W (27 mi), CBS 321° NW (38 mi), NBC 321° NW (38 mi) and Fox 321° NW (37 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WFXT, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV and WNEU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 37 miles northwest of Carver (321° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Carver at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Carver

The farthest main network tower for Carver is WBTS-CD (NBC), 38 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Carver

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWDPFull power17 mi 301° WNWFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power17 mi 301° WNWFairFoxborough, MA
WSBE-TVFull power27 mi 268° WFairProvidence, RI
WCRN-LDLow power29 mi 330° NNWFairBoston, MA
WHDT-LDLow power36 mi 334° NNWPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power36 mi 334° NNWWeakBoston, MA
WMPX-LDLow power36 mi 283° WNWWeakDennis, MA
WWOO-LDLow power36 mi 335° NNWWeakWestmoreland, NH
WFXZ-CDClass A37 mi 321° NWFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power37 mi 321° NWFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power37 mi 321° NWPoorWestmoreland, NH
WHDHFull power38 mi 322° NWGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator38 mi 321° NWWeakBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power38 mi 321° NWGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power38 mi 321° NWGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power38 mi 321° NWGoodBoston, MA
WLEK-LDLow power46 mi 346° NNWPoorConcord, NH
WDPX-TVFull power51 mi 313° NWFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power51 mi 313° NWGoodDerry, NH
WVMA-CDClass A52 mi 268° WPoorProvidence, RI
WLWCFull power59 mi 243° WSWFairNew Bedford, MA

How Carver compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Carver ranks 199th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Taunton, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Carver: 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 321° NW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 38 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 28 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 Carver, MA?

ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 27 miles W of Carver. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Carver, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Carver. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Carver, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Carver. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Carver, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 37 miles NW of Carver. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Carver, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Carver. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Carver; 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 Carver?

The main network towers around Carver are in different directions: ABC 268° W (27 mi), CBS 321° NW (38 mi), NBC 321° NW (38 mi) and Fox 321° NW (37 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Carver?

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 Carver?

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 Carver?

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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