TV channels & antenna towers in Temple, New Hampshire

Temple has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJCB-LD, 3.3 miles to the W.

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47TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

3.3 mito the closest tower

1,381population

Network channels in Temple

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	18 mi	49° NE	Fair	Manchester, NH
IONWBPX-TVION	68	35 mi	149° SSE	Good	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	35 mi	149° SSE	Good	Marlborough, MA
IONWPXG-TVION	21	37 mi	47° NE	Fair	Concord, NH
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	47 mi	138° SE	Fair	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	47 mi	138° SE	Good	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	47 mi	138° SE	Good	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	47 mi	138° SE	Good	Boston, MA
CWWLVICW	56	48 mi	137° SE	Good	Cambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	48 mi	138° SE	Good	Boston, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	56 mi	226° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	57 mi	226° SW	Fair	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	57 mi	226° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	67 mi	221° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	67 mi	221° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	67 mi	221° SW	Poor	Springfield, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo	8	67 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Providence, RI

Over-the-air TV in Temple

Temple is a small community of about 1,380 people in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 47 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 4 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Temple, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 37 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 17 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 strongest network signals here 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) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). 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 Temple

Point your antenna SE, at about 138°. The main network towers for Temple sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WBPX-TV and WUNI, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles southeast of Temple (149° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Temple at fair strength or better, 73% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Temple

The farthest main network tower for Temple is WFXT (Fox), 48 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 Temple

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJCB-LDLow power	3.3 mi	263° W	Good	Windsor, VT
WEKW-TVFull power	30 mi	300° WNW	Good	Keene, NH
WDPX-TVFull power	35 mi	149° SSE	Good	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	35 mi	149° SSE	Good	Derry, NH
WYDNFull power	37 mi	47° NE	Fair	Lowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power	41 mi	53° NE	Fair	Durham, NH
WYCU-LDLow power	46 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Charlestown, Etc., NH
WUTF-TVFull power	47 mi	138° SE	Good	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	47 mi	138° SE	Good	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	47 mi	138° SE	Fair	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	48 mi	138° SE	Poor	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	48 mi	137° SE	Good	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	48 mi	138° SE	Fair	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	48 mi	138° SE	Fair	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	48 mi	138° SE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WLEK-LDLow power	48 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Concord, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	51 mi	129° SE	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	51 mi	129° SE	Poor	Boston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power	51 mi	128° SE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power	57 mi	134° SE	Poor	Boston, MA
WGBY-TVFull power	57 mi	226° SW	Weak	Springfield, MA
WYBM-LDLow power	59 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WMPX-LDLow power	60 mi	160° SSE	Poor	Dennis, MA
W36FE-DLow power	63 mi	346° NNW	Poor	Hanover, NH
WVMA-CDClass A	67 mi	177° S	Poor	Providence, RI

How Temple compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Temple ranks 40th of 178 places in New Hampshire: more than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Fitchburg, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Temple: 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 138° SE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 48 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 23 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 Temple, NH?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SE of Temple. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Temple, NH?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SE of Temple. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Temple, NH?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 47 miles SE of Temple. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Temple, NH?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 48 miles SE of Temple. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Temple, NH?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 48 miles SE of Temple. Estimated signal: good.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Temple; around 23 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 Temple?

Point your antenna SE, at about 138°. The main network towers for Temple sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Temple?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Temple?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Temple?

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 Temple; signal estimates ignore terrain.