TV channels & antenna towers in Hanover, Massachusetts
Hanover has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDP, 14 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Hanover
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 19 mi | 246° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 25 mi | 302° WNW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 25 mi | 304° WNW | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 29 mi | 236° SW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 30 mi | 235° SW | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 30 mi | 235° SW | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 30 mi | 235° SW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 30 mi | 236° SW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 66 mi | 230° SW | Weak | Newport, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Hanover
With roughly 16,900 residents, Hanover is a city in Massachusetts. 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, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
14 of them are within 25 miles of Hanover, 19 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 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). 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 Hanover
Point your antenna WNW, at about 302°. The main network towers for Hanover 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 25 miles northwest of Hanover (302° WNW). 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 Hanover 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 Hanover, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hanover
The farthest main network tower for Hanover is WBTS-CD (NBC), 26 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 Hanover
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWDPFull power | 14 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 14 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Foxborough, MA |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 307° NW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 21 mi | 321° NW | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 21 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 21 mi | 323° NW | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 25 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 25 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 25 mi | 302° WNW | Weak | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 25 mi | 304° WNW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 25 mi | 303° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 26 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 30 mi | 235° SW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 30 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Concord, NH |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 34 mi | 256° WSW | Weak | Dennis, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 40 mi | 298° WNW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 53 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WLWCFull power | 66 mi | 230° SW | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
How Hanover compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Hanover ranks 166th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Weymouth, 9.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hanover: 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 302° WNW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 26 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 30 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 Hanover, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Hanover. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Hanover, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Hanover. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Hanover, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Hanover. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Hanover, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 25 miles WNW of Hanover. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Hanover, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 25 miles WNW of Hanover. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hanover?
36 transmitters within 70 miles of Hanover; around 30 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 Hanover?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 302°. The main network towers for Hanover sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hanover?
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 Hanover?
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 Hanover?
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 Hanover; signal estimates ignore terrain.