TV channels & antenna towers in Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Turners Falls has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYBM-LD, 22 miles to the W.

37TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
22 mito the closest tower
4,470population

Network channels in Turners Falls

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 25 mi191° S FairSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 25 mi191° S GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 25 mi191° S FairSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 37 mi192° SSW WeakSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 37 mi192° SSW FairSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 37 mi192° SSW WeakSpringfield, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 56 mi62° ENE WeakManchester, NH
IONWBPX-TVION68 56 mi105° ESE FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 56 mi105° ESE GoodMarlborough, MA
CBSWFSBCBS3 59 mi193° SSW FairHartford, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 62 mi176° S PoorHartford, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 64 mi193° SSW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 64 mi193° SSW FairWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 64 mi193° SSW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 64 mi193° SSW PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 64 mi193° SSW FairHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 64 mi193° SSW FairNew Britain, CT

Over-the-air TV in Turners Falls

With roughly 4,470 residents, Turners Falls is a town in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 5 Class A, 11 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Turners Falls, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 40 (WGGB-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 66 (WUNI) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 6 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 Turners Falls

Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Turners Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WFXQ-CD and WGGB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles south of Turners Falls (191° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Turners Falls at fair strength or better, 82% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WFSB (CBS) and WVIT (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Turners Falls. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Turners Falls

The farthest main network tower for Turners Falls is WVIT (NBC), 64 miles away with a fair 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 Turners Falls

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYBM-LDLow power22 mi 276° WWeakWestmoreland, NH
WGBY-TVFull power25 mi 191° SGoodSpringfield, MA
WEKW-TVFull power31 mi 18° NNEGoodKeene, NH
W32FW-DTranslator31 mi 274° WWeakAdams, MA
WJCB-LDLow power36 mi 66° ENEPoorWindsor, VT
W28DA-DTranslator38 mi 251° WSWPoorPittsfield, MA
W20EH-DTranslator39 mi 298° WNWPoorPownal, Etc., VT
W30DM-DTranslator48 mi 324° NWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WYCU-LDLow power56 mi 13° NNEPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
WDPX-TVFull power56 mi 105° ESEFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power56 mi 105° ESEGoodDerry, NH
WNGN-LDLow power57 mi 301° WNWPoorTroy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power57 mi 301° WNWPoorSchenectady, NY
WRNT-LDLow power57 mi 193° SSWPoorHartford, CT
WWAX-LDLow power59 mi 193° SSWPoorHartford, CT
WUTH-CDClass A62 mi 176° SPoorHartford, CT
WEDYFull power64 mi 193° SSWGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power64 mi 193° SSWGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A64 mi 193° SSWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WVMA-CDClass A65 mi 142° SEPoorProvidence, RI

How Turners Falls compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Turners Falls ranks 340th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Amherst, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Turners Falls: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 193° SSW, the direction of WVIT (NBC), 64 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 18 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 Turners Falls, MA?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles S of Turners Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Turners Falls, MA?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 59 miles SSW of Turners Falls. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Turners Falls, MA?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 64 miles SSW of Turners Falls. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Turners Falls, MA?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SSW of Turners Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Turners Falls, MA?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SSW of Turners Falls. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Turners Falls?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Turners Falls; around 18 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 Turners Falls?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Turners Falls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Turners Falls?

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 Turners Falls?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Turners Falls?

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 Turners Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.