TV channels & antenna towers in Halifax, Massachusetts

Halifax has 36 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 WWDP, 9.5 miles to the W.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
9.5 mito the closest tower
7,631population

Network channels in Halifax

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 15 mi272° W FairProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 23 mi250° WSW FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 24 mi248° WSW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 24 mi248° WSW StrongProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 24 mi248° WSW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 24 mi250° WSW FairProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 28 mi320° NW GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 29 mi321° NW GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 29 mi319° NW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 29 mi319° NW GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 29 mi319° NW GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 29 mi319° NW GoodBoston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 42 mi310° NW FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 42 mi310° NW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 59 mi235° SW FairNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Halifax

Halifax, Massachusetts has a population of about 7,630. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 4 Class A, 8 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 13 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Halifax, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 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 Halifax

The main network towers around Halifax are in different directions: ABC 248° WSW (24 mi), CBS 319° NW (29 mi), NBC 319° NW (29 mi) and Fox 320° NW (28 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 28 miles northwest of Halifax (320° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Halifax 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 Halifax, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Halifax

The farthest main network tower for Halifax is WBTS-CD (NBC), 29 miles away with a fair 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.

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 Halifax

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWDPFull power9.5 mi 278° WFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power9.5 mi 278° WFairFoxborough, MA
WCRN-LDLow power20 mi 332° NNWFairBoston, MA
WSBE-TVFull power24 mi 248° WSWFairProvidence, RI
WHDT-LDLow power27 mi 336° NNWWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power27 mi 336° NNWFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power27 mi 338° NNWFairWestmoreland, NH
WFXZ-CDClass A28 mi 320° NWFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power28 mi 320° NWFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power28 mi 320° NWWeakWestmoreland, NH
WHDHFull power29 mi 321° NWGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator29 mi 320° NWFairBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power29 mi 319° NWGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power29 mi 319° NWGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power29 mi 319° NWGoodBoston, MA
WMPX-LDLow power30 mi 271° WFairDennis, MA
WLEK-LDLow power38 mi 350° NWeakConcord, NH
WDPX-TVFull power42 mi 310° NWFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power42 mi 310° NWGoodDerry, NH
WVMA-CDClass A48 mi 259° WPoorProvidence, RI
WLWCFull power59 mi 235° SWFairNew Bedford, MA

How Halifax compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Halifax ranks 116th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Middleborough, 7.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Halifax: 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 319° NW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 29 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 Halifax, MA?

ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 24 miles WSW of Halifax. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Halifax, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NW of Halifax. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Halifax, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 29 miles NW of Halifax. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Halifax, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 28 miles NW of Halifax. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Halifax, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 29 miles NW of Halifax. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Halifax; 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 Halifax?

The main network towers around Halifax are in different directions: ABC 248° WSW (24 mi), CBS 319° NW (29 mi), NBC 319° NW (29 mi) and Fox 320° NW (28 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Halifax?

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. The towers are spread over about 71° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Halifax?

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 Halifax?

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

More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Halifax; signal estimates ignore terrain.