TV channels & antenna towers in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire

Tuftonboro has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIPL (ION), 25 miles to the ENE.

19TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
2,288population

Network channels in Tuftonboro

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWIPLION35 25 mi66° ENE FairLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 25 mi66° ENE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 25 mi66° ENE FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 28 mi66° ENE GoodPortland, ME
IONWPXG-TVION21 36 mi188° S FairConcord, NH
FOXWGME-TVFox13.2 40 mi66° ENE GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 53 mi201° SSW WeakManchester, NH

Over-the-air TV in Tuftonboro

Tuftonboro is a small community of about 2,290 people in New Hampshire. There are 19 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Tuftonboro, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, ME, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WMTW), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), CW on channel 51 (WPXT) and ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, 96 miles to the south. 7 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 Tuftonboro

Point your antenna ENE, at about 66°. The main network towers for Tuftonboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WIPL, WPXT and WMTW, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles northeast of Tuftonboro (66° ENE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tuftonboro at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Tuftonboro

The farthest main network tower for Tuftonboro is WGME-TV (Fox), 40 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Tuftonboro

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMEA-TVFull power28 mi 133° SEGoodBiddeford, ME
WYDNFull power36 mi 188° SFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power36 mi 179° SFairDurham, NH
W03AM-DTranslator39 mi 44° NEPoorHarrison, ME
WPFOFull power40 mi 66° ENEGoodWaterville, ME
W36FE-DLow power47 mi 271° WPoorHanover, NH
WLED-TVFull power52 mi 331° NNWFairLittleton, NH
W04BS-DTranslator55 mi 23° NNEPoorBethel, ME
WYCU-LDLow power58 mi 249° WSWPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
W14DA-DLow power65 mi 83° EPoorHarpswell, ME
WCBBFull power68 mi 62° ENEWeakAugusta, ME
WVTBFull power69 mi 331° NNWFairSt. Johnsbury, VT

How Tuftonboro compares with the rest of New Hampshire

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Tuftonboro ranks 111th of 178 places in New Hampshire: fewer than the typical New Hampshire town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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 Sanford, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Tuftonboro: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 66° ENE, the direction of WGME-TV (Fox), 40 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 12 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 Tuftonboro, NH?

ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 25 miles ENE of Tuftonboro. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Tuftonboro, NH?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 28 miles ENE of Tuftonboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Tuftonboro, NH?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles ENE of Tuftonboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Tuftonboro, NH?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 25 miles ENE of Tuftonboro. Estimated signal: good.

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

19 transmitters within 70 miles of Tuftonboro; around 12 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 Tuftonboro?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 66°. The main network towers for Tuftonboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Tuftonboro?

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 Tuftonboro?

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 Tuftonboro?

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 Tuftonboro; signal estimates ignore terrain.