TV channels & antenna towers in Danville, New Hampshire

Danville has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WENH-TV, 19 miles to the NNW.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
4,537population

Network channels in Danville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 21 mi332° NNW GoodConcord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 24 mi282° WNW FairManchester, NH
IONWBPX-TVION68 41 mi207° SSW FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 41 mi207° SSW GoodMarlborough, MA
CWWLVICW56 42 mi186° S GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 42 mi188° S FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 42 mi188° S GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 42 mi188° S GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 42 mi188° S GoodBoston, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 42 mi186° S GoodBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 63 mi181° S PoorProvidence, RI
IONWIPLION35 67 mi16° NNE WeakLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 67 mi16° NNE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 67 mi16° NNE FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 69 mi17° NNE GoodPortland, ME

Over-the-air TV in Danville

With roughly 4,540 residents, Danville is a town in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 26 full-power, 2 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Danville, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 56 (WLVI), ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Danville

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Danville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles south of Danville (186° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Danville

The farthest main network tower for Danville is WFXT (Fox), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WCSH (NBC), 69 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Danville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WENH-TVFull power19 mi 347° NNWFairDurham, NH
WYDNFull power21 mi 332° NNWGoodLowell, MA
WLEK-LDLow power27 mi 165° SSEFairConcord, NH
WMEA-TVFull power38 mi 25° NNEGoodBiddeford, ME
WWOO-LDLow power38 mi 175° SWeakWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power39 mi 176° SPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power39 mi 176° SPoorBoston, MA
WJCB-LDLow power41 mi 261° WPoorWindsor, VT
WDPX-TVFull power41 mi 207° SSWFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power41 mi 207° SSWGoodDerry, NH
WHDHFull power42 mi 186° SGoodBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power42 mi 188° SGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power42 mi 188° SGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power42 mi 188° SGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator42 mi 187° SPoorBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A42 mi 186° SFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power42 mi 186° SFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power42 mi 186° SPoorWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power46 mi 175° SPoorBoston, MA
WWDPFull power62 mi 176° SPoorNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power62 mi 176° SPoorFoxborough, MA
WEKW-TVFull power63 mi 278° WWeakKeene, NH
WMPX-LDLow power65 mi 195° SSWPoorDennis, MA
WYCU-LDLow power68 mi 300° WNWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH

How Danville compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Danville ranks 5th of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Salem, 9.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Danville: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 186° S, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 42 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 25 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 Danville, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles S of Danville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Danville, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles S of Danville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Danville, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 69 miles NNE of Danville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Danville, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 42 miles S of Danville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Danville, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 42 miles S of Danville. Estimated signal: good.

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

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Danville; around 25 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 Danville?

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Danville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Danville?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Danville?

WCSH (NBC), 69 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Danville?

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 Danville; signal estimates ignore terrain.