TV channels & antenna towers in Templeton, Massachusetts

Templeton has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJCB-LD, 19 miles to the NNE.

Open Templeton in the live finder

58TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

6,918population

Network channels in Templeton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWBPX-TVION	68	32 mi	112° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	32 mi	112° ESE	Good	Marlborough, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	36 mi	235° SW	Weak	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	37 mi	234° SW	Good	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	37 mi	234° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	38 mi	39° NE	Weak	Manchester, NH
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	46 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	46 mi	112° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	46 mi	112° ESE	Good	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	46 mi	112° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	46 mi	225° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	46 mi	225° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	46 mi	225° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWLVICW	56	47 mi	111° ESE	Good	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	47 mi	112° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
IONWPXG-TVION	21	58 mi	41° NE	Fair	Concord, NH
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	61 mi	129° SE	Poor	Providence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS	12	62 mi	140° SE	Weak	Providence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW	64.2	62 mi	139° SE	Weak	Providence, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	62 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Hartford, CT
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV	6.5	62 mi	140° SE	Weak	New Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC	10.2	62 mi	140° SE	Fair	Providence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo	51	62 mi	140° SE	Poor	Providence, RI
CBSWFSBCBS	3	66 mi	215° SW	Weak	Hartford, CT

Over-the-air TV in Templeton

Templeton, Massachusetts has a population of about 6,920. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 31 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Templeton, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 47 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 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 14 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 Templeton

Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Templeton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WBPX-TV and WUNI, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles east of Templeton (112° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Templeton at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Templeton

The farthest main network tower for Templeton is WFXT (Fox), 47 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Templeton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJCB-LDLow power	19 mi	23° NNE	Fair	Windsor, VT
WDPX-TVFull power	32 mi	112° ESE	Good	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	32 mi	112° ESE	Good	Derry, NH
WEKW-TVFull power	36 mi	335° NNW	Fair	Keene, NH
WGBY-TVFull power	37 mi	234° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
WUTF-TVFull power	46 mi	112° ESE	Good	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	46 mi	112° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	46 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	46 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	47 mi	111° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	47 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	47 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	47 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WYBM-LDLow power	47 mi	277° W	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WMPX-LDLow power	50 mi	140° SE	Poor	Dennis, MA
WVMA-CDClass A	51 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Providence, RI
WHDT-LDLow power	53 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	53 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power	53 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WLEK-LDLow power	55 mi	91° E	Poor	Concord, NH
WCRN-LDLow power	56 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
W32FW-DTranslator	56 mi	276° W	Poor	Adams, MA
WYDNFull power	58 mi	41° NE	Fair	Lowell, MA
WYCU-LDLow power	59 mi	349° N	Poor	Charlestown, Etc., NH
WENH-TVFull power	61 mi	45° NE	Weak	Durham, NH

How Templeton compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Templeton ranks 287th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

25% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Gardner, 3.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Templeton: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 112° ESE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 47 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 24 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 Templeton, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles ESE of Templeton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Templeton, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles ESE of Templeton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Templeton, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 46 miles ESE of Templeton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Templeton, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Templeton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Templeton, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 47 miles ESE of Templeton. Estimated signal: good.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Templeton; around 24 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Templeton?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 112°. The main network towers for Templeton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Templeton?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Templeton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Templeton?

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 Templeton; signal estimates ignore terrain.