TV channels & antenna towers in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, Massachusetts
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock has 34 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, 21 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 26 mi | 254° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 32 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 32 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 36 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 36 mi | 243° WSW | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 36 mi | 243° WSW | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 36 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 36 mi | 244° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 47 mi | 295° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 47 mi | 295° WNW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, Massachusetts has a population of about 4,970. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 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.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 14 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Point your antenna WNW, at about 296°. The main network towers for Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock 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 32 miles northwest of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock (296° 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
The farthest main network tower for Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock is WBTS-CD (NBC), 33 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWDPFull power | 21 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 21 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Foxborough, MA |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 22 mi | 297° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 27 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 27 mi | 309° NW | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 27 mi | 309° NW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 32 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 32 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 32 mi | 296° WNW | Weak | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 32 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 32 mi | 296° WNW | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 33 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 34 mi | 331° NNW | Weak | Concord, NH |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 36 mi | 243° WSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 41 mi | 260° W | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 47 mi | 295° WNW | Fair | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 47 mi | 295° WNW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 60 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Providence, RI |
How Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock ranks 199th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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, 17 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock: 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 296° WNW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 33 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 28 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 32 miles WNW of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 32 miles WNW of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?
34 transmitters within 70 miles of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock; 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 296°. The main network towers for Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?
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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?
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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock?
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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock; signal estimates ignore terrain.