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.
Network channels in Atkinson
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 25 mi | 294° WNW | Fair | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Good | Concord, NH |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 36 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 36 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 37 mi | 186° S | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 37 mi | 187° S | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 37 mi | 187° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 37 mi | 187° S | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 37 mi | 187° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 37 mi | 186° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 58 mi | 180° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 67 mi | 186° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 67 mi | 187° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 68 mi | 186° S | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 68 mi | 186° S | Weak | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 68 mi | 186° S | Poor | Providence, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLEK-LDLow power | 23 mi | 159° SSE | Fair | Concord, NH |
| WENH-TVFull power | 24 mi | 353° N | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 25 mi | 340° NNW | Good | Lowell, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 33 mi | 172° S | Weak | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 34 mi | 174° S | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 34 mi | 174° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 36 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 36 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Derry, NH |
| WHDHFull power | 37 mi | 186° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 37 mi | 187° S | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 37 mi | 187° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 37 mi | 187° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 37 mi | 186° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 37 mi | 186° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 37 mi | 186° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 37 mi | 186° S | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 39 mi | 268° W | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 41 mi | 173° S | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 44 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Biddeford, ME |
| WWDPFull power | 57 mi | 175° S | Poor | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 57 mi | 175° S | Poor | Foxborough, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 60 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 63 mi | 283° WNW | Weak | Keene, NH |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 68 mi | 186° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 70 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Charlestown, 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 186° S, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 37 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 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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- Salem4.4 mi
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- Derry9.6 mi
- Chester9.9 mi
- Pelham12 mi
- Londonderry12 mi
- Exeter14 mi
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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 Atkinson; signal estimates ignore terrain.