TV channels & antenna towers in Orange, Massachusetts

Orange has 60 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJCB-LD, 25 miles to the NE.

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60TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

25 mito the closest tower

4,018population

Network channels in Orange

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	29 mi	216° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	30 mi	216° SW	Good	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	30 mi	216° SW	Weak	Springfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	40 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	40 mi	210° SSW	Fair	Springfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	40 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	44 mi	109° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	44 mi	109° ESE	Good	Marlborough, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	46 mi	53° NE	Weak	Manchester, NH
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	58 mi	109° ESE	Weak	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	58 mi	109° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	58 mi	109° ESE	Good	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	58 mi	109° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	59 mi	109° ESE	Fair	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	59 mi	109° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	62 mi	188° S	Poor	Hartford, CT
CBSWFSBCBS	3	62 mi	204° SSW	Fair	Hartford, CT
IONWPXG-TVION	21	65 mi	50° NE	Weak	Concord, NH
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	67 mi	204° SSW	Fair	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	67 mi	204° SSW	Fair	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	67 mi	204° SSW	Fair	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	67 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Hartford, New Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	67 mi	204° SSW	Fair	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	67 mi	204° SSW	Fair	New Britain, CT

Over-the-air TV in Orange

Orange, Massachusetts has a population of about 4,020. Our map shows 60 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 7 Class A, 18 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Orange, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 45 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 24 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 40 (WGGB-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 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Orange

The main network towers around Orange are in different directions: ABC 216° SW (30 mi), CBS 109° ESE (58 mi), NBC 204° SSW (67 mi) and Fox 109° ESE (59 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WFXQ-CD and WGGB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles southwest of Orange (216° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Orange at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WVIT (NBC) and WFXT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Orange. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Orange

The farthest main network tower for Orange is WVIT (NBC), 67 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Orange

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJCB-LDLow power	25 mi	52° NE	Weak	Windsor, VT
WGBY-TVFull power	30 mi	216° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
WEKW-TVFull power	31 mi	355° N	Good	Keene, NH
WYBM-LDLow power	35 mi	276° W	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
W32FW-DTranslator	44 mi	275° W	Poor	Adams, MA
WDPX-TVFull power	44 mi	109° ESE	Fair	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	44 mi	109° ESE	Good	Derry, NH
W28DA-DTranslator	50 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Pittsfield, MA
W20EH-DTranslator	51 mi	292° WNW	Poor	Pownal, Etc., VT
WYCU-LDLow power	56 mi	1° N	Poor	Charlestown, Etc., NH
W30DM-DTranslator	57 mi	315° NW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
WVMA-CDClass A	58 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Providence, RI
WUTF-TVFull power	58 mi	109° ESE	Good	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	58 mi	109° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	58 mi	109° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	59 mi	109° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	59 mi	109° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	59 mi	109° ESE	Weak	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	59 mi	109° ESE	Weak	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	59 mi	109° ESE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WRNT-LDLow power	60 mi	205° SSW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WMPX-LDLow power	60 mi	133° SE	Poor	Dennis, MA
WUTH-CDClass A	62 mi	188° S	Poor	Hartford, CT
WWAX-LDLow power	62 mi	204° SSW	Poor	Hartford, CT
WYDNFull power	65 mi	50° NE	Weak	Lowell, MA

How Orange compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Orange ranks 254th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

25% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Gardner, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Orange: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 204° SSW, the direction of WVIT (NBC), 67 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 26 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 Orange, MA?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles SW of Orange. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Orange, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles ESE of Orange. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Orange, MA?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 67 miles SSW of Orange. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Orange, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 59 miles ESE of Orange. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Orange, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 59 miles ESE of Orange. Estimated signal: fair.

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

60 transmitters within 70 miles of Orange; around 26 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Orange?

What kind of antenna do I need in Orange?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 107° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Orange?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Orange?

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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