TV channels & antenna towers in Milford, New Hampshire
Milford has 48 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 NNE.
Network channels in Milford
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 11 mi | 16° NNE | Fair | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 29 mi | 35° NE | Good | Concord, NH |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 32 mi | 166° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 32 mi | 166° SSE | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 42 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 43 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo | 8 | 63 mi | 156° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 65 mi | 232° SW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 65 mi | 231° SW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 65 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWNAC-TVCW | 64.2 | 69 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| CBSWPRI-TVCBS | 12 | 69 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV | 6.5 | 70 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | New Bedford, MA |
| ABCWJARABC | 10.2 | 70 mi | 164° SSE | Weak | Providence, RI |
| TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo | 51 | 70 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Providence, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Milford
With roughly 8,840 residents, Milford is a town in New Hampshire. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 29 full-power, 5 Class A, 13 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.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 26 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Five of the 19 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 best-placed network stations 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). 15 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 Milford
Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Milford 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 42 miles southeast of Milford (150° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Milford at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Milford, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Milford
The farthest main network tower for Milford is WFXT (Fox), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
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 Milford
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJCB-LDLow power | 14 mi | 263° W | Fair | Windsor, VT |
| WYDNFull power | 29 mi | 35° NE | Good | Lowell, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 32 mi | 166° SSE | Good | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 32 mi | 166° SSE | Good | Derry, NH |
| WENH-TVFull power | 32 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Durham, NH |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 39 mi | 291° WNW | Fair | Keene, NH |
| WLEK-LDLow power | 40 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Concord, NH |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 42 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 42 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 42 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 43 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 43 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 43 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WWOO-LDLow power | 44 mi | 138° SE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WHDT-LDLow power | 45 mi | 139° SE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WCEA-LDLow power | 45 mi | 139° SE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 51 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| WCRN-LDLow power | 51 mi | 143° SE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WMEA-TVFull power | 59 mi | 46° NE | Weak | Biddeford, ME |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 59 mi | 170° S | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WWDPFull power | 65 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Norwell, MA |
| WMFPFull power | 65 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Foxborough, MA |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 65 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
How Milford compares with the rest of New Hampshire
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Milford 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, 8.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Milford: 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 149° SSE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 43 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 Milford, NH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Milford, NH?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Milford, NH?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Milford. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Milford, NH?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 43 miles SSE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Milford, NH?
CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 42 miles SSE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Milford?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Milford; 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 Milford?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 150°. The main network towers for Milford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Milford?
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 Milford?
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 Milford?
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 Milford; signal estimates ignore terrain.