TV channels & antenna towers in Winchester, New Hampshire
Winchester has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEKW-TV, 18 miles to the N.
Network channels in Winchester
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 38 mi | 200° SSW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 39 mi | 200° SSW | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 39 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 50 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 50 mi | 199° SSW | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 50 mi | 199° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 53 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 53 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Marlborough, MA |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 61 mi | 62° ENE | Weak | Concord, NH |
| NBCWBTS-CDNBC | 15 | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Nashua, NH |
| CBSWBZ-TVCBS | 4 | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| TLMWNEUTelemundo | 60 | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Merrimack, NH |
| ABCWCVB-TVABC | 5 | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| CWWLVICW | 56 | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Weak | Cambridge, MA |
| FOXWFXTFox | 25 | 68 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Winchester
Winchester is a small community of about 1,730 people in New Hampshire. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 22 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 30 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 strongest network signals here 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 22.2 (WWLP), 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 Winchester
The main network towers around Winchester are in different directions: ABC 200° SSW (39 mi), CBS 118° ESE (67 mi), NBC 118° ESE (67 mi) and Fox 118° ESE (68 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 38 miles south of Winchester (200° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Winchester at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
WBZ-TV (CBS), WBTS-CD (NBC) and WFXT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Winchester. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Winchester
The farthest main network tower for Winchester is WFXT (Fox), 68 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 Winchester
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEKW-TVFull power | 18 mi | 3° N | Good | Keene, NH |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 24 mi | 83° E | Weak | Windsor, VT |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 32 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 39 mi | 200° SSW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 41 mi | 257° WSW | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 43 mi | 6° N | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 43 mi | 279° W | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 46 mi | 306° NW | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 51 mi | 242° WSW | Poor | Pittsfield, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 53 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 53 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Derry, NH |
| WNGN-LDLow power | 60 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 60 mi | 287° WNW | Poor | Schenectady, NY |
| WYDNFull power | 61 mi | 62° ENE | Weak | Lowell, MA |
| W23EU-DTranslator | 63 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Rutland, VT |
| WENH-TVFull power | 66 mi | 65° ENE | Poor | Durham, NH |
| W36FE-DLow power | 66 mi | 10° N | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| WUTF-TVFull power | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Worcester, MA |
| WGBX-TVFull power | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Boston, MA |
| WSBK-TVFull power | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| W26EU-DTranslator | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WHDHFull power | 67 mi | 118° ESE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| WFXZ-CDClass A | 68 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WGBH-TVFull power | 68 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Boston, MA |
| WVCC-LDLow power | 68 mi | 118° ESE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
How Winchester compares with the rest of New Hampshire
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Winchester ranks 100th of 178 places in New Hampshire: fewer 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 Winchester: 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 118° ESE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 68 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 13 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 Winchester, NH?
ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Winchester, NH?
CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles ESE of Winchester. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Winchester, NH?
NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 67 miles ESE of Winchester. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Fox in Winchester, NH?
Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 68 miles ESE of Winchester. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Winchester, NH?
CW is on channel 22.2 from WWLP, broadcasting from 50 miles SSW of Winchester. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Winchester?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Winchester; around 13 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 Winchester?
The main network towers around Winchester are in different directions: ABC 200° SSW (39 mi), CBS 118° ESE (67 mi), NBC 118° ESE (67 mi) and Fox 118° ESE (68 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Winchester?
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 82° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Winchester?
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 Winchester?
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 Winchester; signal estimates ignore terrain.