TV channels & antenna towers in Arlington, Vermont

Arlington has 30 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 W30DM-D, 6.6 miles to the NNE.

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30TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

6.6 mito the closest tower

1,213population

Network channels in Arlington

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWYPX-TVION	55	52 mi	235° SW	Good	Amsterdam, NY
FOXWXXA-TVFox	23	53 mi	235° SW	Fair	Albany, NY
CWWCWNCW	45	53 mi	235° SW	Good	Schenectady, NY
NBCWNYTNBC	13	53 mi	235° SW	Good	Albany, NY
CBSWRGBCBS	6	53 mi	235° SW	Good	Schenectady, NY
ABCWTENABC	10	53 mi	235° SW	Good	Albany, NY
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	62 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	63 mi	156° SSE	Weak	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	63 mi	156° SSE	Poor	Springfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Arlington

With roughly 1,210 residents, Arlington is a small community in Vermont. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 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 6 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Arlington, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Albany, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Albany's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10 (WTEN), CBS on channel 6 (WRGB), NBC on channel 13 (WNYT), Fox on channel 23 (WXXA-TV), CW on channel 45 (WCWN) and ION on channel 55 (WYPX-TV). 4 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 Arlington

Point your antenna SW, at about 235°. The main network towers for Arlington sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WYPX-TV, WXXA-TV, WCWN, WNYT and WRGB and others, transmit from the same tower site about 52 miles southwest of Arlington (235° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Arlington at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Arlington

The farthest main network tower for Arlington is WXXA-TV (Fox), 53 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Arlington

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W30DM-DTranslator	6.6 mi	17° NNE	Fair	Manchester, Etc., VT
W20EH-DTranslator	15 mi	195° SSW	Weak	Pownal, Etc., VT
WNGN-LDLow power	19 mi	259° WSW	Fair	Troy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power	19 mi	259° WSW	Fair	Schenectady, NY
W32FW-DTranslator	30 mi	181° S	Weak	Adams, MA
WYBM-LDLow power	31 mi	165° SSE	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WNCE-CDClass A	33 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Glens Falls, NY
W23EU-DTranslator	35 mi	12° NNE	Poor	Rutland, VT
WEKW-TVFull power	40 mi	94° E	Fair	Keene, NH
W28DA-DTranslator	45 mi	187° S	Poor	Pittsfield, MA
WYCU-LDLow power	48 mi	62° ENE	Poor	Charlestown, Etc., NH
WZPJ-LDLow power	52 mi	235° SW	Poor	Albany, NY
WYBN-LDLow power	53 mi	235° SW	Poor	Cobleskill, NY
WMHTFull power	53 mi	235° SW	Good	Schenectady, NY
WNYAFull power	53 mi	235° SW	Fair	Pittsfield, MA
WVBG-LDLow power	56 mi	229° SW	Poor	Greenwich, NY
W18FE-DTranslator	61 mi	268° W	Poor	Gloversville, NY
WFNY-CDClass A	61 mi	272° W	Poor	Gloversville, NY
WGBY-TVFull power	63 mi	156° SSE	Weak	Springfield, MA
WJCB-LDLow power	65 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Windsor, VT
W36FE-DLow power	67 mi	49° NE	Poor	Hanover, NH

How Arlington compares with the rest of Vermont

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Arlington ranks 4th of 82 places in Vermont: more than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 52 miles away, against a state median of 40 miles.

39% of Vermont's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Queensbury, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Arlington: 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 235° SW, the direction of WXXA-TV (Fox), 53 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 Arlington, VT?

ABC is on channel 10 from WTEN, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Arlington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Arlington, VT?

CBS is on channel 6 from WRGB, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Arlington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Arlington, VT?

NBC is on channel 13 from WNYT, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Arlington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Arlington, VT?

Fox is on channel 23 from WXXA-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Arlington. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Arlington, VT?

CW is on channel 45 from WCWN, broadcasting from 53 miles SW of Arlington. Estimated signal: good.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Arlington; 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 Arlington?

Point your antenna SW, at about 235°. The main network towers for Arlington sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Arlington?

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 Arlington?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Arlington?

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 Vermont · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Arlington; signal estimates ignore terrain.