TV channels & antenna towers in Revere, Massachusetts

Revere has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWOO-LD, 4.2 miles to the SW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
4.2 mito the closest tower
53,422population

Network channels in Revere

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWLVICW56 12 mi237° WSW StrongCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 13 mi235° SW StrongBoston, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 13 mi239° WSW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 13 mi239° WSW StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 13 mi239° WSW StrongMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 13 mi239° WSW StrongBoston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 25 mi266° W GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 25 mi266° W GoodMarlborough, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 29 mi194° SSW FairProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 39 mi201° SSW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 40 mi201° SSW FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 40 mi201° SSW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 40 mi201° SSW GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 40 mi201° SSW FairProvidence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 49 mi324° NW WeakManchester, NH
IONWPXG-TVION21 56 mi344° NNW FairConcord, NH

Over-the-air TV in Revere

With roughly 53,400 residents, Revere is a city in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 4 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 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). 12 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 Revere

Point your antenna WSW, at about 238°. The main network towers for Revere sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WLVI, WFXT, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV and WNEU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southwest of Revere (237° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Revere at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Revere, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Revere

The farthest main network tower for Revere is WBTS-CD (NBC), 13 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.

WHDH is only 12 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 Revere

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWOO-LDLow power4.2 mi 216° SWGoodWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power5.2 mi 218° SWFairBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power5.2 mi 218° SWGoodBoston, MA
WLEK-LDLow power8.6 mi 9° NGoodConcord, NH
WCRN-LDLow power11 mi 189° SGoodBoston, MA
WHDHFull power12 mi 237° WSWStrongBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A13 mi 235° SWGoodBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power13 mi 235° SWGoodBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairWestmoreland, NH
W26EU-DTranslator13 mi 237° WSWFairBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power13 mi 239° WSWStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power13 mi 239° WSWStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power13 mi 239° WSWGoodBoston, MA
WDPX-TVFull power25 mi 266° WGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power25 mi 266° WGoodDerry, NH
WWDPFull power28 mi 183° SFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power28 mi 183° SFairFoxborough, MA
WMPX-LDLow power36 mi 218° SWWeakDennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power40 mi 201° SSWFairProvidence, RI
WJCB-LDLow power54 mi 302° WNWPoorWindsor, VT
WENH-TVFull power54 mi 349° NFairDurham, NH
WVMA-CDClass A55 mi 226° SWPoorProvidence, RI
WYDNFull power56 mi 344° NNWFairLowell, MA

How Revere compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Revere ranks 42nd of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Boston, 4.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Revere: 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 239° WSW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 13 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 35 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 Revere, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WSW of Revere. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Revere, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WSW of Revere. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Revere, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 13 miles WSW of Revere. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Revere, MA?

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

What channel is CW in Revere, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 12 miles WSW of Revere. Estimated signal: strong.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Revere; around 35 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 Revere?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 238°. The main network towers for Revere sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Revere?

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 Revere?

WHDH is only 12 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 Revere?

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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