TV channels & antenna towers in Allenstown, New Hampshire
Allenstown has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYDN, 4.7 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Allenstown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 4.7 mi | 66° ENE | Strong | Concord, NH |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 15 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Manchester, NH |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 54 mi | 185° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 54 mi | 185° S | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWIPLION | 35 | 57 mi | 34° NE | Weak | Lewiston, ME |
| CWWPXTCW | 51 | 57 mi | 34° NE | Good | Portland, ME |
| ABCWMTWABC | 8 | 57 mi | 34° NE | Fair | Poland Spring, ME |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 59 mi | 172° S | Weak | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 59 mi | 172° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 59 mi | 172° S | Fair | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 59 mi | 172° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 59 mi | 171° S | Fair | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWCSHNBC | 6 | 60 mi | 35° NE | Good | Portland, ME |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 60 mi | 171° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Allenstown
Allenstown is in New Hampshire. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 farther out. Four of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Boston, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Boston'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 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 51 (WPXT), ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good signal). 11 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 Allenstown
The main network towers around Allenstown are in different directions: ABC 172° S (59 mi), CBS 172° S (59 mi), NBC 35° NE (60 mi) and Fox 171° S (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Six network stations, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU, WCVB-TV and WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 59 miles south of Allenstown (172° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Allenstown at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
WCVB-TV (ABC), WBZ-TV (CBS) and WFXT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Allenstown. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Allenstown
The farthest main network tower for Allenstown is WFXT (Fox), 60 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WYDN is only 4.7 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 Allenstown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYDNFull power | 4.7 mi | 66° ENE | Strong | Lowell, MA |
| WENH-TVFull power | 10 mi | 82° E | Good | Durham, NH |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 35 mi | 228° SW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 35 mi | 59° ENE | Good | Biddeford, ME |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 48 mi | 154° SSE | Poor | Concord, NH |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 49 mi | 260° W | Fair | Keene, NH |
| W36FE-DLow power | 54 mi | 316° NW | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 54 mi | 185° S | Fair | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 54 mi | 185° S | Good | Derry, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 58 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 58 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 58 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 59 mi | 172° S | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 59 mi | 172° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 59 mi | 172° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 59 mi | 171° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 59 mi | 171° S | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 60 mi | 171° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 60 mi | 171° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 60 mi | 171° S | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 65 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
How Allenstown compares with the rest of New Hampshire
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Allenstown ranks 51st of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 4.7 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
69% of New Hampshire's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Concord, 7.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Allenstown: 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 171° S, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 60 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 22 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 Allenstown, NH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles S of Allenstown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Allenstown, NH?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles S of Allenstown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Allenstown, NH?
NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 60 miles NE of Allenstown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Allenstown, NH?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 60 miles S of Allenstown. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Allenstown, NH?
CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 57 miles NE of Allenstown. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Allenstown?
36 transmitters within 70 miles of Allenstown; around 22 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 Allenstown?
The main network towers around Allenstown are in different directions: ABC 172° S (59 mi), CBS 172° S (59 mi), NBC 35° NE (60 mi) and Fox 171° S (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Allenstown?
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. The towers are spread over about 136° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Allenstown?
WYDN is only 4.7 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 Allenstown?
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 New Hampshire · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Allenstown; signal estimates ignore terrain.