TV channels & antenna towers in Leicester, Vermont
Leicester has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W23EU-D, 21 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Leicester
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWPTZNBC | 5 | 48 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Plattsburgh, NY |
| CWWNNECW | 31 | 48 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Montpelier, VT |
| CBSWCAX-TVCBS | 3 | 48 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Burlington, VT |
| FOXWFFF-TVFox | 44 | 48 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWVNYABC | 22 | 48 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Burlington, VT |
Over-the-air TV in Leicester
With roughly 1,110 residents, Leicester is a small community in Vermont. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 9 full-power, 1 Class A, 4 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Burlington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Burlington's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 22 (WVNY), CBS on channel 3 (WCAX-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WPTZ), Fox on channel 44 (WFFF-TV) and CW on channel 31 (WNNE). 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 Leicester
Point your antenna NNE, at about 18°. The main network towers for Leicester sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WPTZ, WNNE, WCAX-TV, WFFF-TV and WVNY, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles north of Leicester (18° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Leicester at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Leicester, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Leicester
The farthest main network tower for Leicester is WFFF-TV (Fox), 48 miles away with a fair 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 Leicester
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W23EU-DTranslator | 21 mi | 166° SSE | Weak | Rutland, VT |
| W25BT-DTranslator | 25 mi | 358° N | Weak | Monkton, VT |
| W29EW-DTranslator | 41 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Willsboro, NY |
| WETKFull power | 48 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 48 mi | 180° S | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W36FE-DLow power | 49 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | Hanover, NH |
| WNCE-CDClass A | 51 mi | 219° SW | Poor | Glens Falls, NY |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 52 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| WYCIFull power | 60 mi | 303° WNW | Poor | Saranac Lake, NY |
| WNGN-LDLow power | 62 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 62 mi | 200° SSW | Poor | Schenectady, NY |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 69 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Keene, NH |
| WCFE-TVFull power | 69 mi | 326° NNW | Fair | Plattsburgh, NY |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 70 mi | 185° S | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
How Leicester compares with the rest of Vermont
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Leicester ranks 55th of 82 places in Vermont: fewer than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 48 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, 42 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Leicester: 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 18° NNE, the direction of WFFF-TV (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 7 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 Leicester, VT?
ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Leicester. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Leicester, VT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Leicester. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Leicester, VT?
NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Leicester. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Leicester, VT?
Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Leicester. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Leicester, VT?
CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Leicester. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Leicester?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Leicester; around 7 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 Leicester?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 18°. The main network towers for Leicester sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Leicester?
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 Leicester?
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 Leicester?
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.
TV channels in nearby Vermont cities
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- Middlebury (village)11 mi
- Rutland19 mi
- Randolph22 mi
- Woodstock34 mi
- Chelsea34 mi
- Waterbury37 mi
- Barre38 mi
- Montpelier38 mi
- Williston39 mi
- Hartford41 mi
- South Burlington42 mi
- Burlington42 mi
- Essex Junction43 mi
- Winooski43 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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- Queensbury, NY42 mi
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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 Leicester; signal estimates ignore terrain.