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.
Network channels in Chichester
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 6.0 mi | 138° SE | Strong | Concord, NH |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 21 mi | 208° SSW | Fair | Manchester, NH |
| IONWIPLION | 35 | 52 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Lewiston, ME |
| CWWPXTCW | 51 | 52 mi | 38° NE | Good | Portland, ME |
| ABCWMTWABC | 8 | 52 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Poland Spring, ME |
| NBCWCSHNBC | 6 | 54 mi | 39° NE | Good | Portland, ME |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 60 mi | 185° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 60 mi | 185° S | Fair | Marlborough, MA |
| FOXWGME-TVFox | 13.2 | 65 mi | 44° NE | Good | Portland, ME |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 65 mi | 173° S | Weak | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 65 mi | 173° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 65 mi | 173° S | Fair | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 65 mi | 173° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 65 mi | 172° S | Weak | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 66 mi | 172° S | Fair | Boston, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYDNFull power | 6.0 mi | 138° SE | Strong | Lowell, MA |
| WENH-TVFull power | 11 mi | 118° ESE | Good | Durham, NH |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 32 mi | 69° ENE | Good | Biddeford, ME |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 40 mi | 221° SW | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 46 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W36FE-DLow power | 49 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 51 mi | 253° WSW | Fair | Keene, NH |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 54 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Concord, NH |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 60 mi | 185° S | Fair | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 60 mi | 185° S | Fair | Derry, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 64 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 64 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 64 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WPFOFull power | 65 mi | 44° NE | Good | Waterville, ME |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 65 mi | 173° S | Fair | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 65 mi | 173° S | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 65 mi | 173° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 65 mi | 172° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 66 mi | 172° S | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 66 mi | 172° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 66 mi | 172° S | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 66 mi | 172° S | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| W03AM-DTranslator | 69 mi | 32° NNE | Poor | Harrison, 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
- 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 173° S, the direction of WBZ-TV (CBS), 65 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 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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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 Chichester; signal estimates ignore terrain.