TV channels & antenna towers in Richmond, New Hampshire

Richmond has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJCB-LD, 18 miles to the ENE.

Open Richmond in the live finder

47TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

1,147population

Network channels in Richmond

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	38 mi	65° ENE	Weak	Manchester, NH
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	40 mi	209° SSW	Weak	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	40 mi	209° SSW	Good	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	40 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	47 mi	123° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	47 mi	123° ESE	Good	Marlborough, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	51 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	51 mi	206° SSW	Weak	Springfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	51 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Springfield, MA
IONWPXG-TVION	21	57 mi	58° ENE	Fair	Concord, NH
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	61 mi	120° ESE	Weak	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	61 mi	120° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	61 mi	120° ESE	Fair	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	61 mi	120° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	62 mi	119° ESE	Fair	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	62 mi	120° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA

Over-the-air TV in Richmond

Richmond, New Hampshire has a population of about 1,150. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 4 Class A, 15 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 38 farther out. Six of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 40 (WGGB-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) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (good 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 Richmond

The main network towers around Richmond are in different directions: ABC 209° SSW (40 mi), CBS 120° ESE (61 mi), NBC 120° ESE (61 mi) and Fox 120° ESE (62 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WFXQ-CD and WGGB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 40 miles southwest of Richmond (209° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Richmond at fair strength or better, 78% 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 Richmond. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Richmond

The farthest main network tower for Richmond is WFXT (Fox), 62 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Richmond

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJCB-LDLow power	18 mi	77° ENE	Fair	Windsor, VT
WEKW-TVFull power	20 mi	346° NNW	Good	Keene, NH
WYBM-LDLow power	37 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WGBY-TVFull power	40 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Springfield, MA
WYCU-LDLow power	44 mi	358° N	Poor	Charlestown, Etc., NH
W32FW-DTranslator	46 mi	260° W	Poor	Adams, MA
WDPX-TVFull power	47 mi	123° ESE	Fair	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	47 mi	123° ESE	Good	Derry, NH
W20EH-DTranslator	49 mi	279° W	Poor	Pownal, Etc., VT
W30DM-DTranslator	51 mi	304° NW	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
W28DA-DTranslator	55 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Pittsfield, MA
WYDNFull power	57 mi	58° ENE	Fair	Lowell, MA
WUTF-TVFull power	61 mi	120° ESE	Fair	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	61 mi	120° ESE	Good	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	61 mi	120° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WENH-TVFull power	61 mi	61° ENE	Weak	Durham, NH
W26EU-DTranslator	62 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	62 mi	119° ESE	Fair	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	62 mi	120° ESE	Weak	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	62 mi	120° ESE	Weak	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	62 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WNGN-LDLow power	66 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Troy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power	66 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Schenectady, NY
W36FE-DLow power	66 mi	5° N	Poor	Hanover, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	67 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Boston, MA

How Richmond compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Richmond ranks 80th of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Keene, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Richmond: 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 120° ESE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 62 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 19 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 Richmond, NH?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSW of Richmond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Richmond, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Richmond. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Richmond, NH?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Richmond. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Richmond, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 62 miles ESE of Richmond. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Richmond, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 62 miles ESE of Richmond. Estimated signal: fair.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Richmond; around 19 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 Richmond?

What kind of antenna do I need in Richmond?

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. The towers are spread over about 89° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Richmond?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Richmond?

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 Richmond; signal estimates ignore terrain.