TV channels & antenna towers in Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLEK-LD, 4.8 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Saugus
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 15 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 15 mi | 224° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 16 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 16 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 16 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 16 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 25 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 25 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 33 mi | 193° SSW | Weak | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 43 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 44 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 44 mi | 199° SSW | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 44 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 44 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 46 mi | 321° NW | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 52 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Concord, NH |
Over-the-air TV in Saugus
With roughly 26,600 residents, Saugus is a town in Massachusetts. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 26 full-power, 4 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 19 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 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.
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). 13 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 Saugus
Point your antenna SW, at about 226°. The main network towers for Saugus 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 15 miles southwest of Saugus (225° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Saugus 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 Saugus, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Saugus
The farthest main network tower for Saugus is WBTS-CD (NBC), 16 miles away with a fair 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.
WHDH is only 15 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 Saugus
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 | 4.8 mi | 15° NNE | Good | Concord, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 8.6 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 8.6 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 15 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 187° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 15 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 15 mi | 224° SW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 15 mi | 224° SW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 15 mi | 224° SW | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 16 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 16 mi | 227° SW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 16 mi | 227° SW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 25 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 25 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WWDPFull power | 31 mi | 183° S | Weak | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 31 mi | 183° S | Weak | Foxborough, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 39 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 44 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WENH-TVFull power | 50 mi | 349° NNW | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 52 mi | 298° WNW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WYDNFull power | 52 mi | 343° NNW | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 58 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 67 mi | 9° N | Poor | Biddeford, ME |
How Saugus compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Saugus ranks 116th 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 Lynn, 3.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Saugus: 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 227° SW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 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 32 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 Saugus, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Saugus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Saugus, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Saugus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Saugus, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 16 miles SW of Saugus. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Saugus, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 15 miles SW of Saugus. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Saugus, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 15 miles SW of Saugus. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Saugus?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Saugus; around 32 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 Saugus?
Point your antenna SW, at about 226°. The main network towers for Saugus sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Saugus?
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 Saugus?
WHDH is only 15 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 Saugus?
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
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- Wakefield4.3 mi
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- Stoneham4.7 mi
- Swampscott4.7 mi
- Chelsea5.2 mi
- Lynnfield5.5 mi
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- Peabody6.0 mi
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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 Saugus; signal estimates ignore terrain.