TV channels & antenna towers in North Brookfield, Massachusetts
North Brookfield has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 37 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFXQ-CD (CW), 29 miles to the W.
Network channels in North Brookfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 29 mi | 268° W | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 29 mi | 267° W | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 29 mi | 267° W | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 31 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 31 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 34 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 34 mi | 249° WSW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 34 mi | 249° WSW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 43 mi | 86° E | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 43 mi | 86° E | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 43 mi | 86° E | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 43 mi | 86° E | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 44 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 44 mi | 86° E | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 44 mi | 86° E | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 49 mi | 124° SE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 49 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 49 mi | 124° SE | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 49 mi | 124° SE | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 49 mi | 124° SE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 50 mi | 228° SW | Good | Hartford, CT |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 51 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 55 mi | 225° SW | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 55 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 55 mi | 225° SW | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 55 mi | 225° SW | Poor | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 55 mi | 225° SW | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 55 mi | 225° SW | Good | New Britain, CT |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 55 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | Newport, RI |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 56 mi | 27° NNE | Weak | Manchester, NH |
Over-the-air TV in North Brookfield
North Brookfield, Massachusetts has a population of about 2,270. There are 65 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 37 full-power, 8 Class A, 17 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 37 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of North Brookfield, 30 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 30 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), 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). 16 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 North Brookfield
Point your antenna E, at about 86°. The main network towers for North Brookfield 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 WFXT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles east of North Brookfield (86° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 23 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North Brookfield at fair strength or better, 35% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from North Brookfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for North Brookfield
The farthest main network tower for North Brookfield is WFXT (Fox), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WVIT (NBC), 55 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 North Brookfield
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGBY-TVFull power | 29 mi | 267° W | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 31 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 31 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Derry, NH |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 33 mi | 151° SSE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 38 mi | 120° ESE | Weak | Dennis, MA |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 39 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 43 mi | 86° E | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 43 mi | 86° E | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 43 mi | 86° E | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 44 mi | 208° SSW | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 44 mi | 86° E | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 44 mi | 86° E | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 44 mi | 86° E | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 44 mi | 86° E | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 44 mi | 86° E | Good | Boston, MA |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 49 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 49 mi | 124° SE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 50 mi | 228° SW | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WEDNFull power | 52 mi | 185° S | Poor | Norwich, CT |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 52 mi | 83° E | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 52 mi | 83° E | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 53 mi | 83° E | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 53 mi | 91° E | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 53 mi | 299° WNW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WEDYFull power | 55 mi | 225° SW | Good | New Haven, CT |
How North Brookfield compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 37 stations at fair strength or better, North Brookfield ranks 29th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Worcester, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in North Brookfield: 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 86° E, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 44 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 37 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 North Brookfield, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles E of North Brookfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in North Brookfield, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles E of North Brookfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in North Brookfield, MA?
NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 55 miles SW of North Brookfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in North Brookfield, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 44 miles E of North Brookfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in North Brookfield, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 44 miles E of North Brookfield. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in North Brookfield?
65 transmitters within 70 miles of North Brookfield; around 37 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 North Brookfield?
Point your antenna E, at about 86°. The main network towers for North Brookfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in North Brookfield?
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. Picking up NBC from up to 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in North Brookfield?
WVIT (NBC), 55 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in North Brookfield?
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 North Brookfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.