TV channels & antenna towers in Litchfield, New Hampshire
Litchfield has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMUR-TV (ABC), 11 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Litchfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 11 mi | 330° NNW | Fair | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 25 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Concord, NH |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 32 mi | 181° S | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 32 mi | 181° S | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 39 mi | 160° SSE | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 40 mi | 160° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 61 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 68 mi | 171° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 68 mi | 172° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 68 mi | 172° S | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 68 mi | 172° S | Weak | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 68 mi | 172° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Litchfield
Litchfield, New Hampshire has a population of about 8,310. There are 42 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 27 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
4 of them are within 25 miles of Litchfield, 23 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 Litchfield
Point your antenna SSE, at about 161°. The main network towers for Litchfield 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 39 miles south of Litchfield (161° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Litchfield at fair strength or better, 80% 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 Litchfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Litchfield
The farthest main network tower for Litchfield is WFXT (Fox), 40 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 Litchfield
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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJCB-LDLow power | 22 mi | 265° W | Weak | Windsor, VT |
| WYDNFull power | 25 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Lowell, MA |
| WENH-TVFull power | 27 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 32 mi | 181° S | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 32 mi | 181° S | Good | Derry, NH |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 33 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Concord, NH |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 39 mi | 160° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 39 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 40 mi | 160° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 40 mi | 160° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 40 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 40 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 40 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 40 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 47 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Keene, NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 47 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 52 mi | 41° NE | Fair | Biddeford, ME |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 56 mi | 313° NW | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 59 mi | 178° S | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WWDPFull power | 62 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 62 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Foxborough, MA |
| WSBE-TVFull power | 68 mi | 172° S | Poor | Providence, RI |
How Litchfield compares with the rest of New Hampshire
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Litchfield ranks 51st of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Merrimack, 1.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Litchfield: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 160° SSE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 40 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 22 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 Litchfield, NH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SSE of Litchfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Litchfield, NH?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SSE of Litchfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Litchfield, NH?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 39 miles SSE of Litchfield. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Litchfield, NH?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Litchfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Litchfield, NH?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 39 miles SSE of Litchfield. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Litchfield?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Litchfield; around 22 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 Litchfield?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 161°. The main network towers for Litchfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Litchfield?
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 Litchfield?
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 Litchfield?
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.
TV channels in nearby New Hampshire cities
- Merrimack1.6 mi
- Nashua5.5 mi
- Londonderry5.6 mi
- Hudson5.9 mi
- Bedford7.3 mi
- Derry8.1 mi
- Milford8.6 mi
- Hollis9.0 mi
- Derry Village9.1 mi
- Windham9.4 mi
- Manchester11 mi
- Pelham11 mi
- South Hooksett13 mi
- Auburn13 mi
- Chester14 mi
- Salem15 mi
- Hampstead15 mi
- Sandown16 mi
- Atkinson17 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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 Litchfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.