TV channels & antenna towers in Danbury, New Hampshire

Danbury has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FE-D, 19 miles to the NW.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
4networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
1,141population

Network channels in Danbury

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 36 mi131° SE FairConcord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 40 mi160° SSE WeakManchester, NH
IONWIPLION35 59 mi68° ENE WeakLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 59 mi68° ENE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 59 mi68° ENE FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 62 mi68° ENE GoodPortland, ME

Over-the-air TV in Danbury

Danbury, New Hampshire has a population of about 1,140. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Two of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, ME, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 8 (WMTW), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), CW on channel 51 (WPXT) and ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT, 84 miles to the northwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WGME-TV in Portland, ME, 74 miles to the east. 5 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 Danbury

Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Danbury sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WIPL, WPXT and WMTW, transmit from the same tower site about 59 miles east of Danbury (68° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Danbury at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Danbury, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Danbury

The farthest main network tower for Danbury is WCSH (NBC), 62 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Danbury

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W36FE-DLow power19 mi 311° NWFairHanover, NH
WYCU-LDLow power24 mi 248° WSWFairCharlestown, Etc., NH
WYDNFull power36 mi 131° SEFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power41 mi 126° SEFairDurham, NH
WEKW-TVFull power42 mi 217° SWFairKeene, NH
WJCB-LDLow power49 mi 183° SPoorWindsor, VT
WMEA-TVFull power54 mi 98° EFairBiddeford, ME
W23EU-DTranslator57 mi 273° WPoorRutland, VT
WLED-TVFull power58 mi 6° NFairLittleton, NH
W30DM-DTranslator68 mi 249° WSWPoorManchester, Etc., VT

How Danbury compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Danbury ranks 136th of 178 places in New Hampshire: fewer than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Danbury: 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 68° ENE, the direction of WCSH (NBC), 62 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 11 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 Danbury, NH?

ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 59 miles ENE of Danbury. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Danbury, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 62 miles ENE of Danbury. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Danbury, NH?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 59 miles ENE of Danbury. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Danbury; around 11 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 Danbury?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 68°. The main network towers for Danbury sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Danbury?

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 Danbury?

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 Danbury?

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 Danbury; signal estimates ignore terrain.