TV channels & antenna towers in Norton, Massachusetts

Norton has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYCN-LD (Telemundo), 2.7 miles to the NE.

40TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
2.7 mito the closest tower
19,808population

Network channels in Norton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 2.7 mi39° NE StrongProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 7.9 mi218° SW GoodProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 8.7 mi220° SW GoodProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 8.7 mi216° SW StrongNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 8.7 mi216° SW StrongProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 8.7 mi216° SW GoodProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 23 mi356° N StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 24 mi356° N StrongCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 24 mi354° N FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 24 mi354° N StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 24 mi354° N GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 24 mi354° N StrongBoston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 33 mi332° NNW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 33 mi332° NNW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 45 mi224° SW GoodNewport, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision18 69 mi255° WSW PoorHartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Norton

Norton, Massachusetts has a population of about 19,800. There are 40 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 5 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 25 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther 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.

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 8 (WYCN-LD), 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 Norton

The main network towers around Norton are in different directions: ABC 216° SW (8.7 mi), CBS 354° N (24 mi), NBC 354° N (24 mi) and Fox 356° N (23 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WFXT, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV and WNEU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 23 miles north of Norton (356° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Norton

The farthest main network tower for Norton is WBTS-CD (NBC), 24 miles away with a fair 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.

WYCN-LD is only 2.7 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 Norton

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWDPFull power7.9 mi 67° ENEFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power7.9 mi 67° ENEFairFoxborough, MA
WSBE-TVFull power8.7 mi 216° SWGoodProvidence, RI
WMPX-LDLow power14 mi 278° WFairDennis, MA
WCRN-LDLow power21 mi 20° NNEFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A23 mi 356° NFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power23 mi 356° NFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power23 mi 356° NWeakWestmoreland, NH
W26EU-DTranslator24 mi 355° NFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power24 mi 356° NStrongBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power24 mi 354° NStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power24 mi 354° NStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power24 mi 354° NGoodBoston, MA
WHDT-LDLow power27 mi 12° NNEWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power27 mi 12° NNEFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power28 mi 13° NNEFairWestmoreland, NH
WVMA-CDClass A31 mi 256° WSWFairProvidence, RI
WDPX-TVFull power33 mi 332° NNWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power33 mi 332° NNWGoodDerry, NH
WLEK-LDLow power40 mi 15° NNEPoorConcord, NH
WLWCFull power45 mi 224° SWGoodNew Bedford, MA
WEDNFull power59 mi 239° WSWPoorNorwich, CT
WUTH-CDClass A69 mi 255° WSWPoorHartford, CT
WJCB-LDLow power69 mi 328° NNWPoorWindsor, VT

How Norton compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Norton ranks 91st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 2.7 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 Attleboro, 5.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Norton: 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 354° N, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 24 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 33 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 Norton, MA?

ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 8.7 miles SW of Norton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Norton, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Norton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Norton, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Norton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Norton, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 23 miles N of Norton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Norton, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Norton. Estimated signal: strong.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Norton; around 33 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 Norton?

The main network towers around Norton are in different directions: ABC 216° SW (8.7 mi), CBS 354° N (24 mi), NBC 354° N (24 mi) and Fox 356° N (23 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Norton?

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. The towers are spread over about 140° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Norton?

WYCN-LD is only 2.7 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 Norton?

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 Norton; signal estimates ignore terrain.