TV channels & antenna towers in Suncook, New Hampshire

Suncook has 36 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 WYDN, 7.7 miles to the ENE.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
7.7 mito the closest tower
5,379population

Network channels in Suncook

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 7.7 mi61° ENE GoodConcord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 12 mi214° SW FairManchester, NH
IONWBPX-TVION68 52 mi182° S FairBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 52 mi182° S GoodMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 58 mi169° S WeakNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 58 mi169° S GoodBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 58 mi169° S GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 58 mi169° S GoodBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 58 mi168° SSE FairCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 58 mi168° SSE GoodBoston, MA
IONWIPLION35 60 mi35° NE WeakLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 60 mi35° NE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 60 mi35° NE FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 63 mi36° NE GoodPortland, ME

Over-the-air TV in Suncook

With roughly 5,380 residents, Suncook is a town in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 36 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 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 14 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Suncook, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Boston, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Boston's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 51 (WPXT), ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Suncook

The main network towers around Suncook are in different directions: ABC 169° S (58 mi), CBS 169° S (58 mi), NBC 36° NE (63 mi) and Fox 168° SSE (58 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU, WCVB-TV and WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 58 miles south of Suncook (169° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Suncook at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WFXT (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Suncook. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Suncook

The farthest main network tower for Suncook is WCSH (NBC), 63 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Suncook

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYDNFull power7.7 mi 61° ENEGoodLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power13 mi 76° ENEGoodDurham, NH
WJCB-LDLow power32 mi 227° SWWeakWindsor, VT
WMEA-TVFull power38 mi 59° ENEGoodBiddeford, ME
WYCU-LDLow power46 mi 294° WNWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
WEKW-TVFull power47 mi 262° WFairKeene, NH
WLEK-LDLow power48 mi 150° SSEPoorConcord, NH
WDPX-TVFull power52 mi 182° SFairWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power52 mi 182° SGoodDerry, NH
W36FE-DLow power53 mi 319° NWPoorHanover, NH
WWOO-LDLow power57 mi 159° SSEPoorWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power57 mi 160° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power57 mi 160° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power58 mi 169° SGoodWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power58 mi 169° SGoodBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power58 mi 169° SFairBoston, MA
WHDHFull power58 mi 168° SSEFairBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator58 mi 168° SSEPoorBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A58 mi 168° SSEWeakBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power58 mi 168° SSEWeakBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power58 mi 168° SSEPoorWestmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power64 mi 161° SSEPoorBoston, MA

How Suncook compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Suncook ranks 51st of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.7 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 Concord, 6.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Suncook: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 36° NE, the direction of WCSH (NBC), 63 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 22 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 Suncook, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles S of Suncook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Suncook, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles S of Suncook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Suncook, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 63 miles NE of Suncook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Suncook, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 58 miles SSE of Suncook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Suncook, NH?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 60 miles NE of Suncook. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Suncook; around 22 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 Suncook?

The main network towers around Suncook are in different directions: ABC 169° S (58 mi), CBS 169° S (58 mi), NBC 36° NE (63 mi) and Fox 168° SSE (58 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Suncook?

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 133° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Suncook?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Suncook?

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 Suncook; signal estimates ignore terrain.