TV channels & antenna towers in Atkinson, New Hampshire

Atkinson has 41 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 WLEK-LD, 23 miles to the SSE.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
23 mito the closest tower
6,782population

Network channels in Atkinson

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 25 mi294° WNW FairManchester, NH
IONWPXG-TVION21 25 mi340° NNW GoodConcord, NH
IONWBPX-TVION68 36 mi209° SSW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 36 mi209° SSW GoodMarlborough, MA
CWWLVICW56 37 mi186° S GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 37 mi187° S FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 37 mi187° S GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 37 mi187° S GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 37 mi187° S GoodBoston, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 37 mi186° S GoodBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 58 mi180° S PoorProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 67 mi186° S PoorProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 67 mi187° S PoorProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 68 mi186° S WeakNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 68 mi186° S WeakProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 68 mi186° S PoorProvidence, RI

Over-the-air TV in Atkinson

With roughly 6,780 residents, Atkinson is a town in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 27 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 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 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 26 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 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 21 (WPXG-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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 14 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 Atkinson

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Atkinson 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 37 miles south of Atkinson (186° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Atkinson at fair strength or better, 60% 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 Atkinson, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Atkinson

The farthest main network tower for Atkinson is WFXT (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Atkinson

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLEK-LDLow power23 mi 159° SSEFairConcord, NH
WENH-TVFull power24 mi 353° NFairDurham, NH
WYDNFull power25 mi 340° NNWGoodLowell, MA
WWOO-LDLow power33 mi 172° SWeakWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power34 mi 174° SPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power34 mi 174° SWeakBoston, MA
WDPX-TVFull power36 mi 209° SSWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power36 mi 209° SSWGoodDerry, NH
WHDHFull power37 mi 186° SGoodBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power37 mi 187° SGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power37 mi 187° SGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power37 mi 187° SGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator37 mi 186° SWeakBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A37 mi 186° SFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power37 mi 186° SFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power37 mi 186° SPoorWestmoreland, NH
WJCB-LDLow power39 mi 268° WPoorWindsor, VT
WCRN-LDLow power41 mi 173° SPoorBoston, MA
WMEA-TVFull power44 mi 23° NNEFairBiddeford, ME
WWDPFull power57 mi 175° SPoorNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power57 mi 175° SPoorFoxborough, MA
WMPX-LDLow power60 mi 195° SSWPoorDennis, MA
WEKW-TVFull power63 mi 283° WNWWeakKeene, NH
WSBE-TVFull power68 mi 186° SPoorProvidence, RI
WYCU-LDLow power70 mi 304° NWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH

How Atkinson compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Atkinson ranks 51st of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 25 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

31% of New Hampshire's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Salem, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Atkinson: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 186° S, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 37 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 22 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 Atkinson, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Atkinson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Atkinson, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Atkinson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Atkinson, NH?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Atkinson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Atkinson, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Atkinson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Atkinson, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 37 miles S of Atkinson. Estimated signal: good.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Atkinson; around 22 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Atkinson?

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Atkinson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Atkinson?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Atkinson?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Atkinson?

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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