TV channels & antenna towers in Randolph, Massachusetts

Randolph has 38 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 WCRN-LD, 5.8 miles to the N.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.8 mito the closest tower
32,112population

Network channels in Randolph

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 13 mi207° SSW FairProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 13 mi317° NW StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 14 mi319° NW StrongCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 14 mi316° NW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 14 mi316° NW StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 14 mi316° NW StrongMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 14 mi316° NW StrongBoston, MA
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 23 mi212° SSW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 24 mi213° SSW FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 24 mi212° SSW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 24 mi212° SSW StrongProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 24 mi212° SSW FairProvidence, RI
IONWBPX-TVION68 28 mi304° WNW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 28 mi304° WNW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 60 mi220° SW WeakNewport, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 63 mi334° NNW PoorManchester, NH

Over-the-air TV in Randolph

Randolph, Massachusetts has a population of about 32,100. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 4 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 18 at good or strong strength.

28 of them are within 25 miles of Randolph, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles 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 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). 11 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 Randolph

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Randolph 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 13 miles northwest of Randolph (317° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Randolph 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 Randolph, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Randolph

The farthest main network tower for Randolph is WBTS-CD (NBC), 14 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.

WFXT is only 13 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 Randolph

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WCRN-LDLow power5.8 mi 356° NGoodBoston, MA
WWDPFull power11 mi 181° SFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power11 mi 181° SFairFoxborough, MA
WHDT-LDLow power13 mi 352° NFairBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power13 mi 352° NFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A13 mi 317° NWGoodBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power13 mi 317° NWGoodBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power13 mi 317° NWFairWestmoreland, NH
WWOO-LDLow power14 mi 356° NFairWestmoreland, NH
WHDHFull power14 mi 319° NWStrongBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator14 mi 317° NWFairBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power14 mi 316° NWStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power14 mi 316° NWStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power14 mi 316° NWGoodBoston, MA
WMPX-LDLow power24 mi 241° WSWFairDennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power24 mi 212° SSWFairProvidence, RI
WLEK-LDLow power26 mi 6° NFairConcord, NH
WDPX-TVFull power28 mi 304° WNWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power28 mi 304° WNWGoodDerry, NH
WVMA-CDClass A44 mi 241° WSWWeakProvidence, RI
WLWCFull power60 mi 220° SWWeakNew Bedford, MA
WJCB-LDLow power63 mi 316° NWPoorWindsor, VT

How Randolph compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Randolph ranks 91st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Brockton, 5.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Randolph: 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 316° NW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 14 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 Randolph, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Randolph. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Randolph, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Randolph. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Randolph, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Randolph. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Randolph, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 13 miles NW of Randolph. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Randolph, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 14 miles NW of Randolph. Estimated signal: strong.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Randolph; 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 Randolph?

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Randolph sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Randolph?

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 Randolph?

WFXT is only 13 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 Randolph?

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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