TV channels & antenna towers in Stow, Massachusetts

Stow has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPX-TV, 3.7 miles to the S.

49TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
3.7 mito the closest tower
6,005population

Network channels in Stow

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWBPX-TVION68 3.7 mi170° S StrongBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 3.7 mi170° S StrongMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 16 mi122° ESE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 16 mi122° ESE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 16 mi122° ESE StrongMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 16 mi122° ESE StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 17 mi120° ESE StrongCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 17 mi122° ESE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 35 mi149° SSE WeakProvidence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 38 mi354° N WeakManchester, NH
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 40 mi163° SSE FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 41 mi165° SSE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 41 mi164° SSE GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 41 mi164° SSE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 41 mi164° SSE FairProvidence, RI
IONWPXG-TVION21 52 mi10° N FairConcord, NH
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 60 mi258° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 60 mi257° WSW FairSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 60 mi257° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 66 mi249° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 66 mi249° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 66 mi249° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 67 mi193° SSW WeakNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Stow

With roughly 6,010 residents, Stow is a town in Massachusetts. Our map shows 49 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 31 full-power, 5 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Stow, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 23 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield'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 (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 Stow

Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Stow 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 WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles southeast of Stow (122° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Stow at fair strength or better, 47% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Stow

The farthest main network tower for Stow is WFXT (Fox), 17 miles away with a strong 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.

WDPX-TV is only 3.7 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 Stow

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDPX-TVFull power3.7 mi 170° SStrongWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power3.7 mi 170° SStrongDerry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power16 mi 122° ESEStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power16 mi 122° ESEStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power16 mi 122° ESEGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator17 mi 122° ESEFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power17 mi 120° ESEStrongBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A17 mi 122° ESEGoodBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power17 mi 122° ESEGoodBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power17 mi 122° ESEFairWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power23 mi 105° ESEWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power23 mi 105° ESEFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power23 mi 103° ESEFairWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power27 mi 119° ESEFairBoston, MA
WLEK-LDLow power27 mi 76° ENEFairConcord, NH
WMPX-LDLow power31 mi 174° SFairDennis, MA
WJCB-LDLow power33 mi 321° NWWeakWindsor, VT
WWDPFull power38 mi 141° SEWeakNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power38 mi 141° SEWeakFoxborough, MA
WSBE-TVFull power41 mi 164° SSEFairProvidence, RI
WVMA-CDClass A43 mi 199° SSWWeakProvidence, RI
WYDNFull power52 mi 10° NFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power53 mi 16° NNEFairDurham, NH
WGBY-TVFull power60 mi 257° WSWWeakSpringfield, MA
WEKW-TVFull power60 mi 314° NWWeakKeene, NH

How Stow compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Stow ranks 91st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 3.7 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 Acton, 5.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Stow: 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 122° ESE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 17 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 33 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 Stow, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Stow. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Stow, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Stow. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Stow, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 16 miles ESE of Stow. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Stow, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Stow. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Stow, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Stow. Estimated signal: strong.

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

49 transmitters within 70 miles of Stow; around 33 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 Stow?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Stow sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Stow?

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 Stow?

WDPX-TV is only 3.7 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 Stow?

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 Stow; signal estimates ignore terrain.