TV channels & antenna towers in Truro, Massachusetts

Truro has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDP, 51 miles to the W.

Open Truro in the live finder

28TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

51 mito the closest tower

2,123population

Network channels in Truro

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	57 mi	271° W	Poor	Providence, RI
FOXWFXTFox	25	64 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	64 mi	291° WNW	Fair	Cambridge, MA
CWWNAC-TVCW	64.2	64 mi	263° W	Poor	Providence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV	6.5	64 mi	262° W	Weak	New Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC	10.2	64 mi	262° W	Fair	Providence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo	51	64 mi	262° W	Poor	Providence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS	12	65 mi	263° W	Poor	Providence, RI
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	65 mi	290° WNW	Weak	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Boston, MA

Over-the-air TV in Truro

With roughly 2,120 residents, Truro is a small community in Massachusetts. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 3 Class A, 7 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Truro, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 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 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), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU) and MeTV on channel 6.5 (WLNE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 8 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 Truro

Point your antenna WNW, at about 290°. The main network towers for Truro 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 64 miles west of Truro (290° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Truro at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.

WCVB-TV (ABC), WBZ-TV (CBS), WBTS-CD (NBC) and WFXT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Truro. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Truro

The farthest main network tower for Truro is WBTS-CD (NBC), 65 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Truro

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWDPFull power	51 mi	272° W	Poor	Norwell, MA
WMFPFull power	51 mi	272° W	Poor	Foxborough, MA
WCRN-LDLow power	54 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Boston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power	58 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Boston, MA
WLEK-LDLow power	61 mi	308° NW	Poor	Concord, NH
WFXZ-CDClass A	64 mi	290° WNW	Weak	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	64 mi	290° WNW	Weak	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	64 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WHDHFull power	64 mi	291° WNW	Fair	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	64 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Boston, MA
WSBE-TVFull power	64 mi	262° W	Poor	Providence, RI
WUTF-TVFull power	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	65 mi	290° WNW	Weak	Boston, MA

How Truro compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Truro ranks 366th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 57 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 Yarmouth, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Truro: 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 290° WNW, the direction of WBTS-CD (NBC), 65 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 9 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 Truro, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles WNW of Truro. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Truro, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles WNW of Truro. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Truro, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 65 miles WNW of Truro. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Truro, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 64 miles WNW of Truro. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Truro, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 64 miles WNW of Truro. Estimated signal: fair.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Truro; around 9 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 Truro?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 290°. The main network towers for Truro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Truro?

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 Truro?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Truro?

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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