TV channels & antenna towers in Marshfield, Massachusetts

Marshfield has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDP, 18 miles to the WSW.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
18 mito the closest tower
4,335population

Network channels in Marshfield

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 24 mi254° WSW FairProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 30 mi299° WNW GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 30 mi300° WNW GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 31 mi299° WNW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 31 mi299° WNW GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 31 mi299° WNW GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 31 mi299° WNW GoodBoston, MA
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 33 mi244° WSW FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 34 mi243° WSW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 34 mi243° WSW GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 34 mi243° WSW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 34 mi243° WSW FairProvidence, RI
IONWBPX-TVION68 45 mi297° WNW FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 45 mi297° WNW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 69 mi234° SW PoorNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Marshfield

With roughly 4,340 residents, Marshfield is a town 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, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Marshfield, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 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 Marshfield

Point your antenna WNW, at about 299°. The main network towers for Marshfield 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 30 miles northwest of Marshfield (299° 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 Marshfield 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 Marshfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Marshfield

The farthest main network tower for Marshfield is WBTS-CD (NBC), 31 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 Marshfield

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWDPFull power18 mi 252° WSWFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power18 mi 252° WSWFairFoxborough, MA
WCRN-LDLow power21 mi 302° WNWFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWFairWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power26 mi 313° NWWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power26 mi 313° NWFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A30 mi 299° WNWFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power30 mi 299° WNWFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power30 mi 299° WNWWeakWestmoreland, NH
WHDHFull power30 mi 300° WNWGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator30 mi 300° WNWWeakBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power31 mi 299° WNWGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power31 mi 299° WNWGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power31 mi 299° WNWGoodBoston, MA
WLEK-LDLow power34 mi 335° NNWWeakConcord, NH
WSBE-TVFull power34 mi 243° WSWFairProvidence, RI
WMPX-LDLow power39 mi 260° WWeakDennis, MA
WDPX-TVFull power45 mi 297° WNWFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power45 mi 297° WNWGoodDerry, NH
WVMA-CDClass A58 mi 254° WSWPoorProvidence, RI
WLWCFull power69 mi 234° SWPoorNew Bedford, MA

How Marshfield compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Marshfield ranks 199th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Marshfield: 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 299° WNW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 31 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 28 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 Marshfield, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Marshfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Marshfield, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Marshfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Marshfield, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Marshfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Marshfield, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 30 miles WNW of Marshfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Marshfield, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 30 miles WNW of Marshfield. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Marshfield; around 28 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 Marshfield?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 299°. The main network towers for Marshfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Marshfield?

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 Marshfield?

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 Marshfield?

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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