TV channels & antenna towers in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley has 46 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 WBTS-CD (NBC), 3.0 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Wellesley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 3.8 mi | 83° E | Strong | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 4.0 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Strong | Marlborough, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 22 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 29 mi | 179° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 29 mi | 180° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 30 mi | 179° S | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 30 mi | 179° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 30 mi | 179° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 50 mi | 342° NNW | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 61 mi | 205° SSW | Weak | Newport, RI |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 61 mi | 359° N | Weak | Concord, NH |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 69 mi | 268° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 69 mi | 267° W | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 69 mi | 267° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Wellesley
Wellesley, Massachusetts has a population of about 28,000. There are 46 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 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 22 at good or strong strength.
27 of them are within 25 miles of Wellesley, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Providence, RI, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Providence's stations.
For the networks, the best local options 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 Wellesley
Point your antenna ENE, at about 74°. The main network towers for Wellesley 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 3.0 miles east of Wellesley (72° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wellesley at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Wellesley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wellesley
The farthest main network tower for Wellesley is WFXT (Fox), 3.8 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WBTS-CD is only 3.0 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 Wellesley
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUTF-TVFull power | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 3.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 3.6 mi | 78° ENE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 3.8 mi | 83° E | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 3.8 mi | 83° E | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 3.8 mi | 83° E | Good | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 4.0 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 72° ENE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 12 mi | 72° ENE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Strong | Derry, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 13 mi | 70° ENE | Good | Westmoreland, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 13 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 22 mi | 201° SSW | Fair | Dennis, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 23 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Concord, NH |
| WWDPFull power | 23 mi | 147° SSE | Fair | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 23 mi | 147° SSE | Fair | Foxborough, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 30 mi | 179° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 40 mi | 219° SW | Weak | Providence, RI |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 48 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WLWCFull power | 61 mi | 205° SSW | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
| WENH-TVFull power | 61 mi | 4° N | Weak | Durham, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 61 mi | 359° N | Weak | Lowell, MA |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 69 mi | 267° W | Poor | Springfield, MA |
How Wellesley compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Wellesley ranks 91st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 3.0 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
12% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Newton, 5.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wellesley: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 83° E, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 3.8 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 33 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 Wellesley, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 3.0 miles ENE of Wellesley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Wellesley, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 3.0 miles ENE of Wellesley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Wellesley, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 3.0 miles ENE of Wellesley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Wellesley, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 3.8 miles E of Wellesley. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Wellesley, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 4.0 miles ENE of Wellesley. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wellesley?
46 transmitters within 70 miles of Wellesley; around 33 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Wellesley?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 74°. The main network towers for Wellesley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wellesley?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Wellesley?
WBTS-CD is only 3.0 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 Wellesley?
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 Wellesley; signal estimates ignore terrain.