TV channels & antenna towers in Henniker, New Hampshire

Henniker has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMUR-TV (ABC), 18 miles to the SE.

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34TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

1,747population

Network channels in Henniker

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	18 mi	139° SE	Fair	Manchester, NH
IONWPXG-TVION	21	25 mi	89° E	Good	Concord, NH
IONWBPX-TVION	68	57 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	57 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Marlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	67 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	67 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	67 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	67 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	67 mi	153° SSE	Weak	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	68 mi	153° SSE	Weak	Boston, MA

Over-the-air TV in Henniker

With roughly 1,750 residents, Henniker is a small community in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 34 licensed TV transmitters: 20 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 26 farther out. Four of the 10 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 9 (WMUR-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 15 (WBTS-CD), 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 11 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 Henniker

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Henniker sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU, WCVB-TV and WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles southeast of Henniker (153° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Henniker at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WBZ-TV (CBS), WBTS-CD (NBC) and WFXT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Henniker. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Henniker

The farthest main network tower for Henniker is WFXT (Fox), 68 miles away with a weak 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 Henniker

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	25 mi	89° E	Good	Lowell, MA
WJCB-LDLow power	26 mi	191° S	Weak	Windsor, VT
WYCU-LDLow power	28 mi	302° WNW	Fair	Charlestown, Etc., NH
WEKW-TVFull power	29 mi	250° WSW	Good	Keene, NH
WENH-TVFull power	31 mi	90° E	Fair	Durham, NH
W36FE-DLow power	40 mi	336° NNW	Poor	Hanover, NH
WMEA-TVFull power	54 mi	72° ENE	Fair	Biddeford, ME
WDPX-TVFull power	57 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	57 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Derry, NH
WLEK-LDLow power	62 mi	136° SE	Poor	Concord, NH
W30DM-DTranslator	65 mi	270° W	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
W23EU-DTranslator	65 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Rutland, VT
WUTF-TVFull power	67 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	67 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	67 mi	153° SSE	Weak	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	67 mi	153° SSE	Weak	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	67 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	68 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	68 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	68 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WWOO-LDLow power	69 mi	145° SE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	69 mi	146° SSE	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	69 mi	146° SSE	Poor	Boston, MA
WYBM-LDLow power	70 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH

How Henniker compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Henniker ranks 89th of 178 places in New Hampshire: the same as the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Concord, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Henniker: 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 153° SSE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 68 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 16 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 Henniker, NH?

ABC is on channel 9 from WMUR-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SE of Henniker. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Henniker, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles SSE of Henniker. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Henniker, NH?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 67 miles SSE of Henniker. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Henniker, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 68 miles SSE of Henniker. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Henniker, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 67 miles SSE of Henniker. Estimated signal: weak.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Henniker; around 16 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 Henniker?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Henniker sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Henniker?

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 Henniker?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Henniker?

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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