TV channels & antenna towers in Hudson, New Hampshire

Hudson has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMUR-TV (ABC), 17 miles to the NNW.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
7,336population

Network channels in Hudson

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 17 mi333° NNW FairManchester, NH
IONWBPX-TVION68 26 mi186° S GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 26 mi186° S GoodMarlborough, MA
IONWPXG-TVION21 30 mi12° NNE FairConcord, NH
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 33 mi162° SSE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 33 mi162° SSE GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 33 mi162° SSE GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 33 mi162° SSE GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 33 mi160° SSE GoodCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 34 mi160° SSE GoodBoston, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 55 mi165° SSE PoorProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 62 mi172° S WeakProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 62 mi173° S WeakProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 63 mi173° S WeakNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 63 mi173° S FairProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 63 mi173° S PoorProvidence, RI

Over-the-air TV in Hudson

Hudson is a town of about 7,340 people in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 27 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Hudson, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Providence, RI, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Providence's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-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 68 (WBPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU), Univision on channel 66 (WUNI) and MeTV on channel 6.5 (WLNE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 14 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 Hudson

Point your antenna SSE, at about 161°. The main network towers for Hudson 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 33 miles south of Hudson (162° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hudson at fair strength or better, 82% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hudson

The farthest main network tower for Hudson is WFXT (Fox), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Hudson

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WJCB-LDLow power24 mi 278° WWeakWindsor, VT
WDPX-TVFull power26 mi 186° SGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power26 mi 186° SGoodDerry, NH
WLEK-LDLow power28 mi 125° SEFairConcord, NH
WYDNFull power30 mi 12° NNEFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power31 mi 22° NNEFairDurham, NH
WUTF-TVFull power33 mi 162° SSEGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power33 mi 162° SSEGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power33 mi 162° SSEGoodBoston, MA
WHDHFull power33 mi 160° SSEGoodBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator33 mi 161° SSEWeakBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A34 mi 160° SSEFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power34 mi 160° SSEFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power34 mi 160° SSEWeakWestmoreland, NH
WWOO-LDLow power34 mi 145° SEWeakWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power34 mi 147° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power34 mi 147° SSEWeakBoston, MA
WCRN-LDLow power41 mi 151° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WEKW-TVFull power50 mi 292° WNWFairKeene, NH
WMPX-LDLow power53 mi 180° SPoorDennis, MA
WMEA-TVFull power55 mi 35° NEWeakBiddeford, ME
WWDPFull power56 mi 159° SSEPoorNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power56 mi 159° SSEPoorFoxborough, MA
WYCU-LDLow power61 mi 316° NWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
WSBE-TVFull power63 mi 173° SPoorProvidence, RI

How Hudson compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Hudson ranks 40th of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Nashua, 1.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hudson: 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 160° SSE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 34 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 23 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 Hudson, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SSE of Hudson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hudson, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SSE of Hudson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Hudson, NH?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 33 miles SSE of Hudson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Hudson, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 34 miles SSE of Hudson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hudson, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 33 miles SSE of Hudson. Estimated signal: good.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Hudson; around 23 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 Hudson?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 161°. The main network towers for Hudson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hudson?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hudson?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hudson?

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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