TV channels & antenna towers in Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Chesterfield has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW, ION, Telemundo and Univision. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEKW-TV, 11 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Chesterfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 45 mi | 191° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 45 mi | 81° E | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 46 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 46 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 57 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 57 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 57 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 61 mi | 125° SE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 61 mi | 125° SE | Fair | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 62 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | Concord, NH |
Over-the-air TV in Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a town of about 3,770 people in New Hampshire. There are 28 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 40 (WGGB-TV), CBS on channel 33 (WSHM-LD), CW on channel 22.2 (WWLP), ION on channel 68 (WBPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WDMR-LD) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBTS-CD in Nashua, NH, 74 miles to the southeast. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WFXT in Boston, MA, 75 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair signal). 6 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 Chesterfield
Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Chesterfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WFXQ-CD and WGGB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles south of Chesterfield (191° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chesterfield at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Chesterfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Chesterfield
The farthest main network tower for Chesterfield is WGGB-TV (ABC), 46 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Chesterfield
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEKW-TVFull power | 11 mi | 27° NNE | Good | Keene, NH |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 29 mi | 100° E | Weak | Windsor, VT |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 32 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 36 mi | 14° NNE | Weak | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 38 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 39 mi | 268° W | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 39 mi | 244° WSW | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 46 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 52 mi | 232° SW | Poor | Pittsfield, MA |
| WNGN-LDLow power | 54 mi | 280° W | Poor | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 54 mi | 280° W | Poor | Schenectady, NY |
| W23EU-DTranslator | 54 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Rutland, VT |
| W36FE-DLow power | 59 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 61 mi | 125° SE | Fair | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 61 mi | 125° SE | Fair | Derry, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 62 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | Lowell, MA |
| WENH-TVFull power | 67 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Durham, NH |
| WNCE-CDClass A | 70 mi | 294° WNW | Poor | Glens Falls, NY |
How Chesterfield compares with the rest of New Hampshire
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Chesterfield ranks 167th of 178 places in New Hampshire: fewer than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 45 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 Keene, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Chesterfield: 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 192° SSW, the direction of WGGB-TV (ABC), 46 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 7 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 Chesterfield, NH?
ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Chesterfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Chesterfield, NH?
CBS is on channel 33 from WSHM-LD, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Chesterfield. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is CW in Chesterfield, NH?
CW is on channel 22.2 from WWLP, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Chesterfield. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Telemundo in Chesterfield, NH?
Telemundo is on channel 14 from WDMR-LD, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Chesterfield. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Univision in Chesterfield, NH?
Univision is on channel 66 from WUNI, broadcasting from 61 miles SE of Chesterfield. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Chesterfield?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Chesterfield; around 7 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 Chesterfield?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Chesterfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Chesterfield?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chesterfield?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Chesterfield?
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 Chesterfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.