TV channels & antenna towers in Dedham, Massachusetts

Dedham has 41 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 WFXT (Fox), 5.0 miles to the NNW.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.0 mito the closest tower
24,729population

Network channels in Dedham

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWFXTFox25 5.0 mi328° NNW StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 5.4 mi332° NNW StrongCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 5.9 mi323° NW GoodNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 5.9 mi323° NW StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 5.9 mi323° NW StrongMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 5.9 mi323° NW StrongBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 17 mi178° S FairProvidence, RI
IONWBPX-TVION68 19 mi301° WNW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 19 mi301° WNW GoodMarlborough, MA
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 26 mi193° SSW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 26 mi195° SSW FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 27 mi193° SSW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 27 mi193° SSW GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 27 mi193° SSW FairProvidence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 56 mi337° NNW WeakManchester, NH
IONWPXQ-TVION69 61 mi212° SSW WeakNewport, RI
IONWPXG-TVION21 66 mi353° N WeakConcord, NH

Over-the-air TV in Dedham

With roughly 24,700 residents, Dedham is a city in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 27 full-power, 4 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.

27 of them are within 25 miles of Dedham, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 17 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 (strong 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 Dedham

Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Dedham sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WFXT, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV and WNEU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 5.0 miles northwest of Dedham (328° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dedham at fair strength or better, 62% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dedham

The farthest main network tower for Dedham is WBTS-CD (NBC), 5.9 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WFXT is only 5.0 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 Dedham

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WFXZ-CDClass A5.0 mi 328° NNWGoodBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power5.0 mi 328° NNWGoodBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power5.0 mi 328° NNWGoodWestmoreland, NH
W26EU-DTranslator5.4 mi 327° NNWGoodBoston, MA
WHDHFull power5.4 mi 332° NNWStrongBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power5.9 mi 323° NWStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power5.9 mi 323° NWStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power5.9 mi 323° NWStrongBoston, MA
WCRN-LDLow power6.0 mi 87° EGoodBoston, MA
WHDT-LDLow power8.8 mi 32° NNEFairBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power8.8 mi 32° NNEGoodBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power9.7 mi 34° NNEGoodWestmoreland, NH
WWDPFull power17 mi 159° SSEFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power17 mi 159° SSEFairFoxborough, MA
WDPX-TVFull power19 mi 301° WNWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power19 mi 301° WNWGoodDerry, NH
WLEK-LDLow power22 mi 25° NNEFairConcord, NH
WMPX-LDLow power22 mi 220° SWFairDennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power27 mi 193° SSWFairProvidence, RI
WVMA-CDClass A41 mi 230° SWWeakProvidence, RI
WJCB-LDLow power55 mi 316° NWPoorWindsor, VT
WLWCFull power61 mi 212° SSWWeakNew Bedford, MA
WENH-TVFull power65 mi 358° NPoorDurham, NH
WYDNFull power66 mi 353° NWeakLowell, MA

How Dedham compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Dedham ranks 91st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 5.0 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

12% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Brookline, 6.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dedham: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 323° NW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 5.9 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 Dedham, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 5.9 miles NW of Dedham. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Dedham, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 5.9 miles NW of Dedham. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Dedham, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 5.9 miles NW of Dedham. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Dedham, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 5.0 miles NNW of Dedham. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Dedham, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 5.4 miles NNW of Dedham. Estimated signal: strong.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Dedham; around 33 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Dedham?

Point your antenna NW, at about 324°. The main network towers for Dedham sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Dedham?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dedham?

WFXT is only 5.0 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 Dedham?

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 Dedham; signal estimates ignore terrain.