TV channels & antenna towers in Medford, Massachusetts

Medford has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWOO-LD, 4.7 miles to the SSE.

Open Medford in the live finder

39TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

4.7 mito the closest tower

57,403population

Network channels in Medford

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWLVICW	56	9.3 mi	217° SW	Strong	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	9.8 mi	216° SW	Strong	Boston, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	10 mi	222° SW	Good	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	10 mi	222° SW	Strong	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	10 mi	222° SW	Strong	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	10 mi	222° SW	Strong	Boston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	20 mi	263° W	Good	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	20 mi	263° W	Good	Marlborough, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	29 mi	185° S	Fair	Providence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW	64.2	39 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Providence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS	12	39 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Providence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV	6.5	39 mi	194° SSW	Good	New Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC	10.2	39 mi	194° SSW	Good	Providence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo	51	39 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Providence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	46 mi	328° NNW	Weak	Manchester, NH
IONWPXG-TVION	21	54 mi	349° NNW	Fair	Concord, NH

Over-the-air TV in Medford

With roughly 57,400 residents, Medford is a city in Massachusetts. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 4 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

23 of them are within 25 miles of Medford, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 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 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 (good 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 Medford

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for Medford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WLVI, WFXT, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV and WNEU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.3 miles southwest of Medford (217° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Medford at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Medford

The farthest main network tower for Medford is WBTS-CD (NBC), 10 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WHDH is only 9.3 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 Medford

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWOO-LDLow power	4.7 mi	151° SSE	Good	Westmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	5.0 mi	161° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	5.0 mi	161° SSE	Good	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	9.3 mi	217° SW	Strong	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	9.7 mi	218° SW	Good	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	9.8 mi	216° SW	Good	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	9.8 mi	216° SW	Good	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	9.8 mi	216° SW	Fair	Westmoreland, NH
WLEK-LDLow power	9.9 mi	38° NE	Good	Concord, NH
WUTF-TVFull power	10 mi	222° SW	Strong	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	10 mi	222° SW	Strong	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	10 mi	222° SW	Strong	Boston, MA
WCRN-LDLow power	12 mi	166° SSE	Good	Boston, MA
WDPX-TVFull power	20 mi	263° W	Good	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	20 mi	263° W	Good	Derry, NH
WWDPFull power	28 mi	174° S	Fair	Norwell, MA
WMFPFull power	28 mi	174° S	Fair	Foxborough, MA
WMPX-LDLow power	34 mi	211° SSW	Weak	Dennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power	39 mi	194° SSW	Fair	Providence, RI
WJCB-LDLow power	49 mi	304° NW	Poor	Windsor, VT
WVMA-CDClass A	52 mi	222° SW	Poor	Providence, RI
WENH-TVFull power	53 mi	354° N	Fair	Durham, NH
WYDNFull power	54 mi	349° NNW	Fair	Lowell, MA

How Medford compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Medford ranks 42nd of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 9.3 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

12% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Boston, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Medford: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 222° SW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 10 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 35 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 Medford, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SW of Medford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Medford, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles SW of Medford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Medford, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 10 miles SW of Medford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Medford, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 9.8 miles SW of Medford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Medford, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 9.3 miles SW of Medford. Estimated signal: strong.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Medford; around 35 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Medford?

Point your antenna SW, at about 220°. The main network towers for Medford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Medford?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Medford?

WHDH is only 9.3 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 Medford?

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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