TV channels & antenna towers in Winchester, Massachusetts
Winchester has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWOO-LD, 7.6 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Winchester
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 11 mi | 203° SSW | Strong | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 11 mi | 202° SSW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 31 mi | 182° S | Weak | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 40 mi | 191° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 41 mi | 191° SSW | Fair | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 41 mi | 191° S | Good | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 41 mi | 191° S | Good | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 41 mi | 191° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 43 mi | 328° NNW | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 51 mi | 350° N | Fair | Concord, NH |
Over-the-air TV in Winchester
Winchester is a town of about 21,400 people in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 40 licensed TV transmitters: 26 full-power, 4 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 22 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Five of the 16 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), 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 (good signal). 13 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 Winchester
Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Winchester sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles southwest of Winchester (203° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Winchester at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Winchester, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Winchester
The farthest main network tower for Winchester is WFXT (Fox), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WHDH is only 11 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 Winchester
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWOO-LDLow power | 7.6 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 156° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 156° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 54° NE | Good | Concord, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 11 mi | 203° SSW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 11 mi | 204° SSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 11 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 11 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 11 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 11 mi | 202° SSW | Fair | Westmoreland, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 19 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WWDPFull power | 31 mi | 171° S | Weak | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 31 mi | 171° S | Weak | Foxborough, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 35 mi | 207° SSW | Weak | Dennis, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 41 mi | 191° S | Fair | Providence, RI |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 47 mi | 302° WNW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WENH-TVFull power | 50 mi | 356° N | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 51 mi | 350° N | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 53 mi | 219° SW | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 69 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Biddeford, ME |
How Winchester compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Winchester ranks 116th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Arlington, 2.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Winchester: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 202° SSW, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 11 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 32 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 Winchester, MA?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Winchester, MA?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Winchester, MA?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Winchester, MA?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Winchester, MA?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 11 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Winchester?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Winchester; around 32 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 Winchester?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Winchester sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
WHDH is only 11 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 Winchester?
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.
TV channels in nearby Massachusetts cities
- Woburn2.0 mi
- Stoneham2.7 mi
- Arlington2.7 mi
- Medford2.8 mi
- Melrose3.6 mi
- Malden4.1 mi
- Belmont4.4 mi
- Lexington4.5 mi
- Burlington4.7 mi
- Somerville4.9 mi
- Wakefield5.0 mi
- Everett5.2 mi
- Reading5.5 mi
- Cambridge5.6 mi
- Watertown6.1 mi
- Saugus6.5 mi
- Chelsea6.8 mi
- Wilmington6.8 mi
- Pinehurst7.1 mi
- Revere7.1 mi
- Waltham7.3 mi
- Lynnfield7.5 mi
- Bedford7.6 mi
- Boston7.6 mi
More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Winchester; signal estimates ignore terrain.