TV channels & antenna towers in Sagamore, Massachusetts
Sagamore has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDP, 31 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Sagamore
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 36 mi | 296° WNW | Weak | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 39 mi | 281° W | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 40 mi | 280° W | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 40 mi | 280° W | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 40 mi | 280° W | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 40 mi | 280° W | Fair | Providence, RI |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 51 mi | 316° NW | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 51 mi | 317° NW | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 52 mi | 316° NW | Weak | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 52 mi | 316° NW | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 52 mi | 316° NW | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 52 mi | 316° NW | Good | Boston, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 65 mi | 311° NW | Weak | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 65 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 68 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | Newport, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Sagamore
Sagamore is a town of about 3,620 people in Massachusetts. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 4 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 farther out. Five of the 15 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 10.2 (WJAR), 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 (fair 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 Sagamore
Point your antenna NW, at about 307°. The main network towers for Sagamore sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WNAC-TV, WLNE-TV, WJAR, WRIW-CD and WPRI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles west of Sagamore (281° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sagamore at fair strength or better, 55% 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 Sagamore, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sagamore
The farthest main network tower for Sagamore is WBTS-CD (NBC), 52 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Sagamore
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWDPFull power | 31 mi | 302° WNW | Weak | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 31 mi | 302° WNW | Weak | Foxborough, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 40 mi | 280° W | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 42 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 49 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 49 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 49 mi | 326° NNW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 50 mi | 289° WNW | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 51 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 51 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 51 mi | 316° NW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 51 mi | 317° NW | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 52 mi | 316° NW | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 52 mi | 316° NW | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 52 mi | 316° NW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 52 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 58 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Concord, NH |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 65 mi | 275° W | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 65 mi | 311° NW | Weak | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 65 mi | 311° NW | Fair | Derry, NH |
| WLWCFull power | 68 mi | 254° WSW | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
How Sagamore compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Sagamore ranks 337th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Barnstable, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sagamore: 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 316° NW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 52 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 19 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 Sagamore, MA?
ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 40 miles W of Sagamore. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Sagamore, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles NW of Sagamore. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Sagamore, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 52 miles NW of Sagamore. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Fox in Sagamore, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 51 miles NW of Sagamore. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Sagamore, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 51 miles NW of Sagamore. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sagamore?
36 transmitters within 70 miles of Sagamore; around 19 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 Sagamore?
Point your antenna NW, at about 307°. The main network towers for Sagamore sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sagamore?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sagamore?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Sagamore?
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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More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Sagamore; signal estimates ignore terrain.