TV channels & antenna towers in Maynard, Massachusetts

Maynard has 49 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, 4.1 miles to the SSW.

49TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.1 mito the closest tower
10,106population

Network channels in Maynard

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWBPX-TVION68 4.1 mi213° SSW StrongBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 4.1 mi213° SSW StrongMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 14 mi128° SE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 14 mi128° SE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 14 mi128° SE StrongMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 14 mi128° SE StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 15 mi125° SE StrongCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 15 mi127° SE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 34 mi153° SSE WeakProvidence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 39 mi349° N WeakManchester, NH
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 39 mi167° SSE FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 40 mi168° SSE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 40 mi168° SSE GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 40 mi168° SSE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 40 mi168° SSE FairProvidence, RI
IONWPXG-TVION21 52 mi7° N FairConcord, NH
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 62 mi259° W PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 63 mi258° WSW WeakSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 63 mi258° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 67 mi195° SSW WeakNewport, RI
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 68 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 68 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 69 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Maynard

Maynard is a city of about 10,100 people in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 49 licensed TV transmitters: 31 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 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Six of the 23 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 15 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 Maynard

Point your antenna SE, at about 128°. The main network towers for Maynard 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 14 miles southeast of Maynard (128° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Maynard at fair strength or better, 43% 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 Maynard, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Maynard

The farthest main network tower for Maynard is WFXT (Fox), 15 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 4.1 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 Maynard

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDPX-TVFull power4.1 mi 213° SSWStrongWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power4.1 mi 213° SSWStrongDerry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power14 mi 128° SEStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power14 mi 128° SEStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power14 mi 128° SEGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator14 mi 127° SEFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power15 mi 125° SEStrongBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A15 mi 127° SEGoodBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power15 mi 127° SEGoodBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power15 mi 127° SEFairWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power20 mi 107° ESEWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power20 mi 107° ESEFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power20 mi 104° ESEFairWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power24 mi 122° ESEFairBoston, MA
WLEK-LDLow power25 mi 74° ENEFairConcord, NH
WMPX-LDLow power30 mi 180° SFairDennis, MA
WJCB-LDLow power35 mi 318° NWPoorWindsor, VT
WWDPFull power36 mi 145° SEWeakNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power36 mi 145° SEWeakFoxborough, MA
WSBE-TVFull power40 mi 168° SSEFairProvidence, RI
WVMA-CDClass A44 mi 203° SSWWeakProvidence, RI
WYDNFull power52 mi 7° NFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power53 mi 13° NNEFairDurham, NH
WEKW-TVFull power62 mi 312° NWWeakKeene, NH
WGBY-TVFull power63 mi 258° WSWWeakSpringfield, MA

How Maynard compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Maynard ranks 116th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 4.1 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, 3.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Maynard: 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 127° SE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 15 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 Maynard, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Maynard. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Maynard, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Maynard. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Maynard, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 14 miles SE of Maynard. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Maynard, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Maynard. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Maynard, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 15 miles SE of Maynard. Estimated signal: strong.

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

49 transmitters within 70 miles of Maynard; 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 Maynard?

Point your antenna SE, at about 128°. The main network towers for Maynard sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Maynard?

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 Maynard?

WDPX-TV is only 4.1 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 Maynard?

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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