TV channels & antenna towers in Princeton, Massachusetts
Princeton has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPX-TV, 20 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Princeton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 20 mi | 103° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 20 mi | 103° ESE | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 35 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 35 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 40 mi | 21° NNE | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 41 mi | 251° WSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 42 mi | 250° WSW | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 42 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 48 mi | 130° SE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 49 mi | 240° WSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 49 mi | 240° WSW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 49 mi | 239° WSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 50 mi | 143° SE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 50 mi | 142° SE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 50 mi | 143° SE | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 50 mi | 143° SE | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 50 mi | 143° SE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Concord, NH |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 60 mi | 211° SSW | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 66 mi | 176° S | Weak | Newport, RI |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 67 mi | 226° SW | Weak | Hartford, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Princeton
Princeton is a town of about 3,410 people in Massachusetts. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 34 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 26 between 25 and 45 miles, and 28 farther out. Six of the 25 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield'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). 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 Princeton
Point your antenna ESE, at about 106°. The main network towers for Princeton 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 WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles east of Princeton (106° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Princeton at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Princeton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Princeton
The farthest main network tower for Princeton is WFXT (Fox), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Princeton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDPX-TVFull power | 20 mi | 103° ESE | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 20 mi | 103° ESE | Good | Derry, NH |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 25 mi | 356° N | Weak | Windsor, VT |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 34 mi | 106° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 35 mi | 106° ESE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 35 mi | 105° ESE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 35 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 35 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 35 mi | 106° ESE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 38 mi | 145° SE | Weak | Dennis, MA |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 42 mi | 99° E | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 42 mi | 99° E | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 42 mi | 173° S | Weak | Providence, RI |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 42 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 42 mi | 98° E | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 45 mi | 108° ESE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 46 mi | 83° E | Poor | Concord, NH |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 47 mi | 329° NNW | Fair | Keene, NH |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 50 mi | 143° SE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| WWDPFull power | 52 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 52 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Foxborough, MA |
| WYDNFull power | 58 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 58 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
How Princeton compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Princeton ranks 268th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 20 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 Leominster, 8.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Princeton: 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 106° ESE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 35 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 25 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 Princeton, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Princeton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Princeton, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Princeton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Princeton, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 34 miles ESE of Princeton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Princeton, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 35 miles ESE of Princeton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Princeton, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 35 miles ESE of Princeton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Princeton?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Princeton; around 25 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 Princeton?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 106°. The main network towers for Princeton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Princeton?
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 Princeton?
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 Princeton?
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
- Sterling6.0 mi
- Holden6.7 mi
- Westminster6.9 mi
- West Boylston7.3 mi
- Leominster8.0 mi
- Fitchburg10 mi
- Clinton10 mi
- Lancaster10 mi
- Gardner11 mi
- Templeton12 mi
- Ashburnham13 mi
- Worcester13 mi
- Shrewsbury13 mi
- Leicester14 mi
- Hamilton Worcester14 mi
- Northborough15 mi
- Spencer15 mi
- Harvard15 mi
- Hudson16 mi
- Auburn18 mi
- Marlborough18 mi
- Millbury19 mi
- Stow19 mi
- Grafton19 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 Princeton; signal estimates ignore terrain.