TV channels & antenna towers in Woburn, Massachusetts

Woburn 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 WLEK-LD, 9.2 miles to the ENE.

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40TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

9.2 mito the closest tower

39,555population

Network channels in Woburn

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWLVICW	56	12 mi	196° SSW	Strong	Cambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	12 mi	200° SSW	Good	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	12 mi	200° SSW	Strong	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	12 mi	200° SSW	Strong	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	12 mi	200° SSW	Strong	Boston, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	13 mi	195° SSW	Strong	Boston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	19 mi	249° WSW	Good	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	19 mi	249° WSW	Good	Marlborough, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	33 mi	180° S	Weak	Providence, RI
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	41 mi	328° NNW	Weak	Manchester, NH
CWWNAC-TVCW	64.2	42 mi	189° S	Fair	Providence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS	12	43 mi	190° S	Fair	Providence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV	6.5	43 mi	189° S	Good	New Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC	10.2	43 mi	189° S	Good	Providence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo	51	43 mi	189° S	Fair	Providence, RI
IONWPXG-TVION	21	49 mi	350° N	Fair	Concord, NH

Over-the-air TV in Woburn

Woburn is a town of about 39,600 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 21 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 Woburn

Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Woburn 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 12 miles south of Woburn (196° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woburn at fair strength or better, 79% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woburn

The farthest main network tower for Woburn is WFXT (Fox), 13 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WHDH is only 12 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 Woburn

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WLEK-LDLow power	9.2 mi	67° ENE	Good	Concord, NH
WWOO-LDLow power	9.6 mi	151° SSE	Good	Westmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	9.8 mi	156° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	9.8 mi	156° SSE	Good	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	12 mi	196° SSW	Strong	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	12 mi	197° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power	12 mi	200° SSW	Strong	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	12 mi	200° SSW	Strong	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	12 mi	200° SSW	Good	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	13 mi	195° SSW	Good	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	13 mi	195° SSW	Good	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	13 mi	195° SSW	Fair	Westmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power	17 mi	162° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
WDPX-TVFull power	19 mi	249° WSW	Good	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	19 mi	249° WSW	Good	Derry, NH
WWDPFull power	33 mi	170° S	Weak	Norwell, MA
WMFPFull power	33 mi	170° S	Weak	Foxborough, MA
WMPX-LDLow power	37 mi	204° SSW	Weak	Dennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power	43 mi	189° S	Fair	Providence, RI
WJCB-LDLow power	45 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Windsor, VT
WENH-TVFull power	48 mi	357° N	Fair	Durham, NH
WYDNFull power	49 mi	350° N	Fair	Lowell, MA
WVMA-CDClass A	54 mi	217° SW	Poor	Providence, RI
WMEA-TVFull power	67 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Biddeford, ME

How Woburn compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Woburn ranks 116th of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Somerville, 6.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woburn: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 195° SSW, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 13 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 Woburn, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Woburn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Woburn, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Woburn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Woburn, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Woburn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woburn, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Woburn. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Woburn, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Woburn. Estimated signal: strong.

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

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Woburn; 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 Woburn?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 199°. The main network towers for Woburn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Woburn?

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 Woburn?

WHDH is only 12 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 Woburn?

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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