TV channels & antenna towers in Harvard, Massachusetts

Harvard has 47 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 WDPX-TV, 9.2 miles to the SSE.

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47TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

9.2 mito the closest tower

6,085population

Network channels in Harvard

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWBPX-TVION	68	9.2 mi	150° SSE	Strong	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	9.2 mi	150° SSE	Strong	Marlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	22 mi	126° SE	Fair	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	22 mi	126° SE	Strong	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	22 mi	126° SE	Good	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	22 mi	126° SE	Strong	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	23 mi	125° SE	Strong	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	23 mi	126° SE	Strong	Boston, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	33 mi	359° N	Fair	Manchester, NH
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	41 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Providence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW	64.2	46 mi	160° SSE	Fair	Providence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS	12	46 mi	161° SSE	Fair	Providence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV	6.5	46 mi	161° SSE	Good	New Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC	10.2	46 mi	161° SSE	Good	Providence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo	51	46 mi	161° SSE	Fair	Providence, RI
IONWPXG-TVION	21	49 mi	16° NNE	Fair	Concord, NH
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	57 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	57 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	57 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	64 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	64 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	64 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Springfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Harvard

Harvard, Massachusetts has a population of about 6,090. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 5 Class A, 12 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 15 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Harvard, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 22 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). 14 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 Harvard

Point your antenna SE, at about 126°. The main network towers for Harvard 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 22 miles southeast of Harvard (126° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Harvard at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Harvard

The farthest main network tower for Harvard is WFXT (Fox), 23 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.

WDPX-TV is only 9.2 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 Harvard

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDPX-TVFull power	9.2 mi	150° SSE	Strong	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	9.2 mi	150° SSE	Strong	Derry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power	22 mi	126° SE	Strong	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	22 mi	126° SE	Strong	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	22 mi	126° SE	Good	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	23 mi	126° SE	Fair	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	23 mi	125° SE	Strong	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	23 mi	126° SE	Fair	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	23 mi	126° SE	Fair	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	23 mi	126° SE	Weak	Westmoreland, NH
WJCB-LDLow power	27 mi	322° NW	Weak	Windsor, VT
WHDT-LDLow power	28 mi	112° ESE	Weak	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	28 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power	28 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Westmoreland, NH
WLEK-LDLow power	30 mi	86° E	Fair	Concord, NH
WCRN-LDLow power	32 mi	122° ESE	Weak	Boston, MA
WMPX-LDLow power	36 mi	169° SSE	Weak	Dennis, MA
WWDPFull power	44 mi	141° SE	Weak	Norwell, MA
WMFPFull power	44 mi	141° SE	Weak	Foxborough, MA
WVMA-CDClass A	46 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Providence, RI
WSBE-TVFull power	46 mi	161° SSE	Fair	Providence, RI
WYDNFull power	49 mi	16° NNE	Fair	Lowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power	50 mi	22° NNE	Fair	Durham, NH
WEKW-TVFull power	54 mi	313° NW	Fair	Keene, NH
WGBY-TVFull power	57 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Springfield, MA

How Harvard compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Harvard ranks 116th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 9.2 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 Acton, 7.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Harvard: 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 126° SE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 23 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 32 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 Harvard, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of Harvard. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Harvard, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of Harvard. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Harvard, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 22 miles SE of Harvard. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Harvard, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 23 miles SE of Harvard. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Harvard, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 23 miles SE of Harvard. Estimated signal: strong.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Harvard; 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 Harvard?

Point your antenna SE, at about 126°. The main network towers for Harvard sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Harvard?

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 Harvard?

WDPX-TV is only 9.2 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 Harvard?

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 Harvard; signal estimates ignore terrain.