TV channels & antenna towers in Chichester, New Hampshire

Chichester has 38 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, 6.0 miles to the SE.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
6.0 mito the closest tower
2,382population

Network channels in Chichester

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 6.0 mi138° SE StrongConcord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 21 mi208° SSW FairManchester, NH
IONWIPLION35 52 mi38° NE FairLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 52 mi38° NE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 52 mi38° NE FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 54 mi39° NE GoodPortland, ME
IONWBPX-TVION68 60 mi185° S FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 60 mi185° S FairMarlborough, MA
FOXWGME-TVFox13.2 65 mi44° NE GoodPortland, ME
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 65 mi173° S WeakNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 65 mi173° S FairBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 65 mi173° S FairMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 65 mi173° S FairBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 65 mi172° S WeakCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 66 mi172° S FairBoston, MA

Over-the-air TV in Chichester

Chichester, New Hampshire has a population of about 2,380. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Chichester, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 32 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Boston, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Boston's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), 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 (fair signal). 12 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 Chichester

The main network towers around Chichester are in different directions: ABC 173° S (65 mi), CBS 173° S (65 mi), NBC 39° NE (54 mi) and Fox 44° NE (65 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 65 miles south of Chichester (173° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chichester at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

WCVB-TV (ABC), WBZ-TV (CBS) and WGME-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Chichester. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chichester

The farthest main network tower for Chichester is WBZ-TV (CBS), 65 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 6.0 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 Chichester

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYDNFull power6.0 mi 138° SEStrongLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power11 mi 118° ESEGoodDurham, NH
WMEA-TVFull power32 mi 69° ENEGoodBiddeford, ME
WJCB-LDLow power40 mi 221° SWPoorWindsor, VT
WYCU-LDLow power46 mi 283° WNWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
W36FE-DLow power49 mi 310° NWPoorHanover, NH
WEKW-TVFull power51 mi 253° WSWFairKeene, NH
WLEK-LDLow power54 mi 157° SSEPoorConcord, NH
WDPX-TVFull power60 mi 185° SFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power60 mi 185° SFairDerry, NH
WWOO-LDLow power64 mi 164° SSEPoorWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power64 mi 165° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power64 mi 165° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WPFOFull power65 mi 44° NEGoodWaterville, ME
WUTF-TVFull power65 mi 173° SFairWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power65 mi 173° SFairBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power65 mi 173° SWeakBoston, MA
WHDHFull power65 mi 172° SWeakBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator66 mi 172° SPoorBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A66 mi 172° SWeakBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power66 mi 172° SWeakBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power66 mi 172° SPoorWestmoreland, NH
W03AM-DTranslator69 mi 32° NNEPoorHarrison, ME

How Chichester compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Chichester ranks 51st of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 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 East Concord, 7.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chichester: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 173° S, the direction of WBZ-TV (CBS), 65 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 Chichester, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Chichester. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Chichester, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Chichester. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Chichester, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 54 miles NE of Chichester. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Chichester, NH?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NE of Chichester. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Chichester, NH?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Chichester. Estimated signal: good.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Chichester; 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 Chichester?

The main network towers around Chichester are in different directions: ABC 173° S (65 mi), CBS 173° S (65 mi), NBC 39° NE (54 mi) and Fox 44° NE (65 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Chichester?

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 134° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chichester?

WYDN is only 6.0 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 Chichester?

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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