TV channels & antenna towers in Brookline, New Hampshire
Brookline has 50 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJCB-LD, 14 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Brookline
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 18 mi | 11° NNE | Fair | Manchester, NH |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 26 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 26 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 35 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Concord, NH |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 36 mi | 144° SE | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 36 mi | 144° SE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 36 mi | 144° SE | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 36 mi | 144° SE | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 37 mi | 142° SE | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 37 mi | 143° SE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 57 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 60 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 61 mi | 236° WSW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 61 mi | 236° WSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 62 mi | 162° SSE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 63 mi | 163° SSE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 63 mi | 162° SSE | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 63 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 63 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 70 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 70 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 70 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Brookline
With roughly 4,650 residents, Brookline is a town in New Hampshire. Our map shows 50 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 5 Class A, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Brookline, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 22 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 22 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield'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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 15 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 Brookline
Point your antenna SE, at about 143°. The main network towers for Brookline sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU, WCVB-TV and WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles southeast of Brookline (144° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brookline at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brookline, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Brookline
The farthest main network tower for Brookline is WFXT (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Brookline
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJCB-LDLow power | 14 mi | 292° WNW | Fair | Windsor, VT |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 26 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 26 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Derry, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 35 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 36 mi | 144° SE | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 36 mi | 144° SE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 36 mi | 144° SE | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 37 mi | 143° SE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 37 mi | 142° SE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 37 mi | 112° ESE | Weak | Concord, NH |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 37 mi | 143° SE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 37 mi | 143° SE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 37 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WENH-TVFull power | 38 mi | 37° NE | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 40 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 40 mi | 132° SE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 40 mi | 130° SE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 41 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Keene, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 46 mi | 137° SE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 52 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 56 mi | 325° NW | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| WWDPFull power | 59 mi | 148° SSE | Poor | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 59 mi | 148° SSE | Poor | Foxborough, MA |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 61 mi | 236° WSW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 61 mi | 186° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
How Brookline compares with the rest of New Hampshire
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Brookline ranks 18th of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Nashua, 9.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Brookline: 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 143° SE, 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 24 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 Brookline, NH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SE of Brookline. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Brookline, NH?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles SE of Brookline. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Brookline, NH?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 36 miles SE of Brookline. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Brookline, NH?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Brookline. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Brookline, NH?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Brookline. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brookline?
50 transmitters within 70 miles of Brookline; around 24 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 Brookline?
Point your antenna SE, at about 143°. The main network towers for Brookline sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Brookline?
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 Brookline?
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 Brookline?
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 New Hampshire cities
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- Milford7.0 mi
- Nashua9.9 mi
- New Ipswich10.0 mi
- Hudson11 mi
- Litchfield12 mi
- Merrimack12 mi
- Bedford16 mi
- Pelham17 mi
- Londonderry17 mi
- Rindge18 mi
- Windham19 mi
- Derry20 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 Brookline; signal estimates ignore terrain.