TV channels & antenna towers in Sherborn, Massachusetts
Sherborn has 51 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 WBTS-CD (NBC), 8.4 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Sherborn
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Good | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 8.9 mi | 60° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 9.3 mi | 57° ENE | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 12 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 12 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Marlborough, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 20 mi | 146° SSE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 25 mi | 170° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 26 mi | 171° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 26 mi | 171° S | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 26 mi | 171° S | Strong | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 26 mi | 171° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 53 mi | 348° NNW | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 56 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | Newport, RI |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 65 mi | 271° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 65 mi | 2° N | Weak | Concord, NH |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 65 mi | 271° W | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 65 mi | 271° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 68 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 69 mi | 262° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 69 mi | 262° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 69 mi | 262° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Sherborn
Sherborn, Massachusetts has a population of about 4,270. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 32 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 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 19 at good or strong strength.
26 of them are within 25 miles of Sherborn, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 24 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 15 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 Sherborn
Point your antenna NE, at about 56°. The main network towers for Sherborn 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 WFXT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 8.4 miles northeast of Sherborn (54° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sherborn at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Sherborn, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Sherborn
The farthest main network tower for Sherborn is WFXT (Fox), 8.9 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WBZ-TV is only 8.4 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 Sherborn
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUTF-TVFull power | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 8.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 8.9 mi | 58° ENE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 8.9 mi | 60° ENE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 8.9 mi | 60° ENE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 8.9 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 9.3 mi | 57° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 12 mi | 328° NNW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 12 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Derry, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 16 mi | 88° E | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 17 mi | 63° ENE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 17 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 17 mi | 193° SSW | Fair | Dennis, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 18 mi | 62° ENE | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WWDPFull power | 23 mi | 133° SE | Fair | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 23 mi | 133° SE | Fair | Foxborough, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 26 mi | 171° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 28 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Concord, NH |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 34 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 48 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WLWCFull power | 56 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | New Bedford, MA |
| WEDNFull power | 64 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Norwich, CT |
| WENH-TVFull power | 65 mi | 7° N | Poor | Durham, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 65 mi | 2° N | Weak | Lowell, MA |
How Sherborn compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Sherborn ranks 42nd of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 8.4 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
12% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Natick, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Sherborn: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 60° ENE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 8.9 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 35 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 Sherborn, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles NE of Sherborn. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Sherborn, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles NE of Sherborn. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Sherborn, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 8.4 miles NE of Sherborn. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Sherborn, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 8.9 miles ENE of Sherborn. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Sherborn, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 9.3 miles ENE of Sherborn. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sherborn?
51 transmitters within 70 miles of Sherborn; around 35 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Sherborn?
Point your antenna NE, at about 56°. The main network towers for Sherborn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Sherborn?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sherborn?
WBZ-TV is only 8.4 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 Sherborn?
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
- Natick3.2 mi
- Framingham3.7 mi
- Holliston3.9 mi
- Medfield4.8 mi
- Millis5.0 mi
- Ashland5.0 mi
- Framingham Center5.3 mi
- Wellesley5.6 mi
- Cochituate5.7 mi
- Medway6.9 mi
- Westwood7.6 mi
- Needham7.6 mi
- Wayland8.6 mi
- Norfolk8.6 mi
- Walpole9.1 mi
- Southborough9.2 mi
- Norwood9.2 mi
- Weston9.5 mi
- Milford10 mi
- Sudbury10 mi
- Dedham10 mi
- Newton11 mi
- Franklin11 mi
- Waltham12 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 Sherborn; signal estimates ignore terrain.