TV channels & antenna towers in Sutton, Massachusetts

Sutton has 61 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 39 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMPX-LD, 19 miles to the ESE.

61TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
9,215population

Network channels in Sutton

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWBPX-TVION68 21 mi40° NE GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 21 mi40° NE GoodMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 29 mi67° ENE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 29 mi67° ENE GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 29 mi67° ENE GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 29 mi67° ENE GoodBoston, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 30 mi69° ENE GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 30 mi68° ENE GoodCambridge, MA
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 31 mi129° SE FairProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 31 mi127° SE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 31 mi129° SE GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 31 mi129° SE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 31 mi129° SE FairProvidence, RI
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 33 mi109° ESE WeakProvidence, RI
IONWPXQ-TVION69 45 mi181° S GoodNewport, RI
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 46 mi279° W PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 46 mi278° W GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 46 mi278° W PoorSpringfield, MA
UNIWUVNUnivision18 48 mi230° SW FairHartford, CT
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 48 mi265° W PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 48 mi265° W FairSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 48 mi265° W PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 58 mi9° N WeakManchester, NH
CBSWFSBCBS3 59 mi245° WSW FairHartford, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 63 mi241° WSW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 63 mi241° WSW FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 63 mi241° WSW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 63 mi241° WSW PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 63 mi241° WSW FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 63 mi241° WSW FairNew Britain, CT

Over-the-air TV in Sutton

Sutton is a town of about 9,220 people in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 61 licensed TV transmitters: 37 full-power, 8 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 39 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Sutton, 27 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 30 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 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 56 (WLVI), ION on channel 69 (WPXQ-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 (good signal). 16 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 Sutton

Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Sutton 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 29 miles northeast of Sutton (67° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 23 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Sutton at fair strength or better, 30% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across five other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sutton

The farthest main network tower for Sutton is WFXT (Fox), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WVIT (NBC), 63 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Sutton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMPX-LDLow power19 mi 123° ESEFairDennis, MA
WVMA-CDClass A21 mi 182° SFairProvidence, RI
WDPX-TVFull power21 mi 40° NEGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power21 mi 40° NEGoodDerry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power29 mi 67° ENEGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power29 mi 67° ENEGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power29 mi 67° ENEGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator30 mi 68° ENEFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A30 mi 69° ENEFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power30 mi 69° ENEFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power30 mi 69° ENEWeakWestmoreland, NH
WHDHFull power30 mi 68° ENEGoodBoston, MA
WSBE-TVFull power31 mi 129° SEFairProvidence, RI
WCRN-LDLow power37 mi 79° EWeakBoston, MA
WHDT-LDLow power38 mi 68° ENEPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power38 mi 68° ENEWeakBoston, MA
WWDPFull power38 mi 104° ESEWeakNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power38 mi 104° ESEWeakFoxborough, MA
WWOO-LDLow power39 mi 68° ENEPoorWestmoreland, NH
WLWCFull power45 mi 181° SGoodNew Bedford, MA
WGBY-TVFull power46 mi 278° WFairSpringfield, MA
WJCB-LDLow power46 mi 350° NPoorWindsor, VT
WLEK-LDLow power48 mi 56° NEPoorConcord, NH
WUTH-CDClass A48 mi 230° SWPoorHartford, CT
WEDNFull power48 mi 206° SSWWeakNorwich, CT

How Sutton compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 39 stations at fair strength or better, Sutton ranks 5th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Worcester, 8.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sutton: 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 69° ENE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 30 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 39 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 Sutton, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Sutton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Sutton, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles ENE of Sutton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Sutton, MA?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 63 miles WSW of Sutton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Sutton, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Sutton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Sutton, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Sutton. Estimated signal: good.

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

61 transmitters within 70 miles of Sutton; around 39 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 Sutton?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Sutton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Sutton?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 63 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sutton?

WVIT (NBC), 63 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sutton?

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 Sutton; signal estimates ignore terrain.