TV channels & antenna towers in Head of Westport, Massachusetts

Head of Westport has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLNE-TV (MeTV), 20 miles to the NW.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
20 mito the closest tower
14,809population

Network channels in Head of Westport

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 20 mi326° NW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 20 mi326° NW StrongProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 20 mi326° NW FairProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 21 mi327° NNW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 21 mi325° NW FairProvidence, RI
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 26 mi350° N FairProvidence, RI
IONWPXQ-TVION69 38 mi257° WSW GoodNewport, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 48 mi350° N GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 48 mi351° N GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 48 mi349° N FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 48 mi349° N GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 48 mi349° N GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 48 mi349° N GoodBoston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 57 mi337° NNW FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 57 mi337° NNW FairMarlborough, MA

Over-the-air TV in Head of Westport

Head of Westport, Massachusetts has a population of about 14,800. There are 37 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 4 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 69 (WPXQ-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 (fair signal). 12 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 Head of Westport

Point your antenna NNW, at about 344°. The main network towers for Head of Westport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WLNE-TV, WJAR, WRIW-CD, WNAC-TV and WPRI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles northwest of Head of Westport (326° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Head of Westport at fair strength or better, 50% 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 Head of Westport, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Head of Westport

The farthest main network tower for Head of Westport is WBTS-CD (NBC), 48 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Head of Westport

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WSBE-TVFull power20 mi 326° NWFairProvidence, RI
WWDPFull power27 mi 2° NFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power27 mi 2° NFairFoxborough, MA
WMPX-LDLow power33 mi 323° NWWeakDennis, MA
WLWCFull power38 mi 257° WSWGoodNew Bedford, MA
WVMA-CDClass A40 mi 294° WNWWeakProvidence, RI
WCRN-LDLow power43 mi 1° NPoorBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A48 mi 350° NFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power48 mi 350° NFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power48 mi 350° NPoorWestmoreland, NH
W26EU-DTranslator48 mi 350° NPoorBoston, MA
WHDHFull power48 mi 351° NGoodBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power48 mi 349° NGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power48 mi 349° NGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power48 mi 349° NFairBoston, MA
WHDT-LDLow power50 mi 359° NPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power50 mi 359° NPoorBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power51 mi 0° NPoorWestmoreland, NH
WDPX-TVFull power57 mi 337° NNWFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power57 mi 337° NNWFairDerry, NH
WEDNFull power58 mi 263° WPoorNorwich, CT
WLEK-LDLow power63 mi 4° NPoorConcord, NH

How Head of Westport compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Head of Westport ranks 222nd of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

25% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is New Bedford, 7.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Head of Westport: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 349° N, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 48 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 27 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 Head of Westport, MA?

ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 20 miles NW of Head of Westport. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Head of Westport, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Head of Westport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Head of Westport, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Head of Westport. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Head of Westport, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Head of Westport. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Head of Westport, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Head of Westport. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Head of Westport?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Head of Westport; around 27 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Head of Westport?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 344°. The main network towers for Head of Westport sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Head of Westport?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Head of Westport?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Head of Westport?

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 Head of Westport; signal estimates ignore terrain.