TV channels & antenna towers in Laconia, New Hampshire

Laconia has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WYDN, 25 miles to the SSE.

17TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
16,227population

Network channels in Laconia

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 25 mi162° SSE GoodConcord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 38 mi189° S WeakManchester, NH
IONWIPLION35 42 mi58° ENE FairLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 42 mi58° ENE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 42 mi58° ENE FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 44 mi59° ENE GoodPortland, ME
FOXWGME-TVFox13.2 56 mi60° ENE GoodPortland, ME

Over-the-air TV in Laconia

With roughly 16,200 residents, Laconia is a city in New Hampshire. Our map shows 17 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 3 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Laconia, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 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), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), 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 WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, 85 miles to the south. 6 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 Laconia

Point your antenna ENE, at about 58°. The main network towers for Laconia 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 42 miles northeast of Laconia (58° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Laconia at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Laconia

The farthest main network tower for Laconia is WCSH (NBC), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WGME-TV (Fox), 56 miles northeast, 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 Laconia

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYDNFull power25 mi 162° SSEGoodLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power28 mi 151° SSEFairDurham, NH
WMEA-TVFull power34 mi 103° ESEGoodBiddeford, ME
W36FE-DLow power36 mi 290° WNWWeakHanover, NH
WYCU-LDLow power42 mi 258° WSWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
WJCB-LDLow power54 mi 205° SSWPoorWindsor, VT
W03AM-DTranslator56 mi 45° NEPoorHarrison, ME
WPFOFull power56 mi 60° ENEGoodWaterville, ME
WEKW-TVFull power57 mi 233° SWFairKeene, NH
WLED-TVFull power59 mi 347° NNWFairLittleton, NH

How Laconia compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Laconia ranks 111th of 178 places in New Hampshire: fewer than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 East Concord, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Laconia: 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 59° ENE, the direction of WCSH (NBC), 44 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 12 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 Laconia, NH?

ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 42 miles ENE of Laconia. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Laconia, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 44 miles ENE of Laconia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Laconia, NH?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles ENE of Laconia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Laconia, NH?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 42 miles ENE of Laconia. Estimated signal: good.

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

17 transmitters within 70 miles of Laconia; around 12 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 Laconia?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 58°. The main network towers for Laconia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Laconia?

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 Fox from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Laconia?

WGME-TV (Fox), 56 miles northeast, 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 Laconia?

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 Laconia; signal estimates ignore terrain.