TV channels & antenna towers in Stoughton, Massachusetts

Stoughton has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDP, 8.5 miles to the SSE.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.5 mito the closest tower
26,915population

Network channels in Stoughton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 9.2 mi197° SSW GoodProvidence, RI
FOXWFXTFox25 14 mi334° NNW StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 14 mi336° NNW StrongCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 15 mi332° NNW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 15 mi332° NNW StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 15 mi332° NNW StrongMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 15 mi332° NNW StrongBoston, MA
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 19 mi208° SSW FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 20 mi209° SSW FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 20 mi208° SSW GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 20 mi208° SSW StrongProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 20 mi208° SSW FairProvidence, RI
IONWBPX-TVION68 27 mi312° NW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 27 mi312° NW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 56 mi219° SW FairNewport, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 64 mi337° NNW PoorManchester, NH

Over-the-air TV in Stoughton

With roughly 26,900 residents, Stoughton 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, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

28 of them are within 25 miles of Stoughton, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 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.

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 (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 Stoughton

Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Stoughton 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 14 miles northwest of Stoughton (334° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Stoughton at fair strength or better, 57% 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 Stoughton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Stoughton

The farthest main network tower for Stoughton is WBTS-CD (NBC), 15 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 14 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 Stoughton

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WWDPFull power8.5 mi 159° SSEFairNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power8.5 mi 159° SSEFairFoxborough, MA
WCRN-LDLow power8.9 mi 18° NNEGoodBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A14 mi 334° NNWGoodBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power14 mi 334° NNWGoodBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power14 mi 334° NNWFairWestmoreland, NH
W26EU-DTranslator14 mi 334° NNWFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power14 mi 336° NNWStrongBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power15 mi 332° NNWStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power15 mi 332° NNWStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power15 mi 332° NNWGoodBoston, MA
WHDT-LDLow power16 mi 5° NWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power16 mi 5° NFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power16 mi 7° NFairWestmoreland, NH
WMPX-LDLow power20 mi 243° WSWFairDennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power20 mi 208° SSWFairProvidence, RI
WDPX-TVFull power27 mi 312° NWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power27 mi 312° NWGoodDerry, NH
WLEK-LDLow power29 mi 12° NNEFairConcord, NH
WVMA-CDClass A40 mi 242° WSWWeakProvidence, RI
WLWCFull power56 mi 219° SWFairNew Bedford, MA
WJCB-LDLow power63 mi 319° NWPoorWindsor, VT
WEDNFull power69 mi 233° SWPoorNorwich, CT

How Stoughton compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Stoughton ranks 65th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 9.2 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, 5.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Stoughton: 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 332° NNW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 15 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 34 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 Stoughton, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNW of Stoughton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Stoughton, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NNW of Stoughton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Stoughton, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 15 miles NNW of Stoughton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Stoughton, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of Stoughton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Stoughton, MA?

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

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Stoughton; around 34 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 Stoughton?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Stoughton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Stoughton?

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 Stoughton?

WFXT is only 14 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 Stoughton?

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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