TV channels & antenna towers in Pinehurst, Massachusetts
Pinehurst has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLEK-LD, 12 miles to the E.
Network channels in Pinehurst
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 15 mi | 178° S | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 15 mi | 182° S | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 15 mi | 182° S | Strong | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 15 mi | 182° S | Strong | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 15 mi | 182° S | Strong | Boston, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 16 mi | 178° S | Strong | Boston, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 17 mi | 233° SW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 17 mi | 233° SW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 36 mi | 330° NNW | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 37 mi | 174° S | Weak | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 45 mi | 184° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 46 mi | 354° N | Fair | Concord, NH |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 46 mi | 184° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 46 mi | 184° S | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 46 mi | 184° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 46 mi | 184° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Pinehurst
Pinehurst, Massachusetts has a population of about 7,150. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 27 full-power, 4 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 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.
The best-placed network stations 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). 14 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 Pinehurst
Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Pinehurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles south of Pinehurst (178° S). 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 Pinehurst at fair strength or better, 79% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pinehurst, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pinehurst
The farthest main network tower for Pinehurst is WFXT (Fox), 16 miles away with a strong 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.
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 Pinehurst
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLEK-LDLow power | 12 mi | 89° E | Good | Concord, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 15 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 15 mi | 148° SSE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 15 mi | 148° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 15 mi | 178° S | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 15 mi | 182° S | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 15 mi | 182° S | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 15 mi | 182° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 15 mi | 179° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 16 mi | 178° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 16 mi | 178° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 16 mi | 178° S | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 17 mi | 233° SW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 17 mi | 233° SW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 22 mi | 155° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WWDPFull power | 37 mi | 165° SSE | Weak | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 37 mi | 165° SSE | Weak | Foxborough, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 39 mi | 197° SSW | Weak | Dennis, MA |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 40 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WENH-TVFull power | 45 mi | 1° N | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 46 mi | 354° N | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 46 mi | 184° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 55 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 65 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | Biddeford, ME |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 67 mi | 301° WNW | Weak | Keene, NH |
How Pinehurst compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Pinehurst ranks 151st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Burlington, 2.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pinehurst: 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 178° S, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 16 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 31 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 Pinehurst, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles S of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Pinehurst, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles S of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Pinehurst, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 15 miles S of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Pinehurst, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 16 miles S of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Pinehurst, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 15 miles S of Pinehurst. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pinehurst?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Pinehurst; around 31 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 Pinehurst?
Point your antenna S, at about 181°. The main network towers for Pinehurst sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pinehurst?
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 Pinehurst?
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 Pinehurst?
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.
TV channels in nearby Massachusetts cities
- Burlington2.4 mi
- Billerica2.9 mi
- Wilmington3.0 mi
- Bedford3.6 mi
- Woburn5.2 mi
- Tewksbury5.6 mi
- Lexington5.7 mi
- Reading6.8 mi
- Winchester7.1 mi
- Stoneham7.4 mi
- Concord7.8 mi
- Wakefield8.1 mi
- Lincoln8.1 mi
- North Reading8.2 mi
- Lowell8.5 mi
- Chelmsford8.6 mi
- Arlington8.7 mi
- Lynnfield9.2 mi
- Belmont9.6 mi
- Melrose9.6 mi
- West Concord9.8 mi
- Medford9.9 mi
- Andover10 mi
- Dracut10 mi
More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pinehurst; signal estimates ignore terrain.