TV channels & antenna towers in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire

Hampton Falls has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WENH-TV, 25 miles to the NW.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
2,002population

Network channels in Hampton Falls

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 30 mi309° NW GoodConcord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 37 mi277° W WeakManchester, NH
CWWLVICW56 45 mi203° SSW GoodCambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 46 mi204° SSW FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 46 mi204° SSW GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 46 mi204° SSW GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 46 mi204° SSW GoodBoston, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 46 mi203° SSW GoodBoston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 49 mi221° SW FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 49 mi221° SW GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWIPLION35 64 mi5° N WeakLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 64 mi5° N GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 64 mi5° N FairPoland Spring, ME
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 65 mi193° SSW PoorProvidence, RI
NBCWCSHNBC6 66 mi7° N GoodPortland, ME

Over-the-air TV in Hampton Falls

With roughly 2,000 residents, Hampton Falls is a small community in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 36 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 27 farther 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 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). 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 Hampton Falls

The main network towers around Hampton Falls are in different directions: ABC 204° SSW (46 mi), CBS 204° SSW (46 mi), NBC 7° N (66 mi) and Fox 203° SSW (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles southwest of Hampton Falls (203° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hampton Falls at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hampton Falls

The farthest main network tower for Hampton Falls is WCSH (NBC), 66 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 Hampton Falls

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WENH-TVFull power25 mi 316° NWFairDurham, NH
WLEK-LDLow power27 mi 193° SSWFairConcord, NH
WYDNFull power30 mi 309° NWGoodLowell, MA
WMEA-TVFull power35 mi 5° NGoodBiddeford, ME
WWOO-LDLow power40 mi 195° SSWPoorWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power41 mi 195° SSWPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power41 mi 195° SSWPoorBoston, MA
WHDHFull power45 mi 203° SSWGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator46 mi 204° SSWPoorBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power46 mi 204° SSWGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power46 mi 204° SSWGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power46 mi 204° SSWFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A46 mi 203° SSWFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power46 mi 203° SSWFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power46 mi 203° SSWPoorWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power47 mi 192° SSWPoorBoston, MA
WDPX-TVFull power49 mi 221° SWFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power49 mi 221° SWGoodDerry, NH
WJCB-LDLow power54 mi 263° WPoorWindsor, VT
WWDPFull power63 mi 188° SPoorNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power63 mi 188° SPoorFoxborough, MA

How Hampton Falls compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Hampton Falls ranks 18th of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 Portsmouth, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hampton Falls: 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 7° N, the direction of WCSH (NBC), 66 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 24 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 Hampton Falls, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Hampton Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hampton Falls, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Hampton Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hampton Falls, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 66 miles N of Hampton Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hampton Falls, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Hampton Falls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hampton Falls, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 45 miles SSW of Hampton Falls. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hampton Falls?

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Hampton Falls; around 24 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 Hampton Falls?

The main network towers around Hampton Falls are in different directions: ABC 204° SSW (46 mi), CBS 204° SSW (46 mi), NBC 7° N (66 mi) and Fox 203° SSW (46 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hampton Falls?

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 164° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hampton Falls?

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 Hampton Falls?

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 Hampton Falls; signal estimates ignore terrain.