TV channels & antenna towers in Rockingham, Vermont

Rockingham has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW and ION. About 4 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEKW-TV, 12 miles to the SSE.

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21TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

5,198population

Network channels in Rockingham

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	48 mi	107° ESE	Weak	Manchester, NH
IONWPXG-TVION	21	59 mi	90° E	Fair	Concord, NH
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	65 mi	187° S	Poor	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	66 mi	187° S	Weak	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	66 mi	187° S	Poor	Springfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Rockingham

Rockingham, Vermont has a population of about 5,200. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 2 Class A, 7 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 4 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WMUR-TV), CBS on channel 33 (WSHM-LD), CW on channel 28.2 (WFXQ-CD) and ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WNYT in Albany, NY, 86 miles to the southwest. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WXXA-TV in Albany, NY, 86 miles to the southwest. 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 Rockingham

Point your antenna ESE, at about 107°. The main network towers for Rockingham sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WFXQ-CD and WGGB-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 65 miles south of Rockingham (187° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rockingham

The farthest main network tower for Rockingham is WMUR-TV (ABC), 48 miles away with a weak 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 Rockingham

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	12 mi	150° SSE	Good	Keene, NH
WYCU-LDLow power	17 mi	34° NNE	Fair	Charlestown, Etc., NH
W30DM-DTranslator	32 mi	267° W	Poor	Manchester, Etc., VT
W23EU-DTranslator	37 mi	315° NW	Poor	Rutland, VT
WJCB-LDLow power	39 mi	132° SE	Poor	Windsor, VT
W36FE-DLow power	40 mi	25° NNE	Poor	Hanover, NH
W20EH-DTranslator	44 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Pownal, Etc., VT
WYBM-LDLow power	46 mi	214° SW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
W32FW-DTranslator	51 mi	222° SW	Poor	Adams, MA
WNGN-LDLow power	53 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Troy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power	53 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Schenectady, NY
WYDNFull power	59 mi	90° E	Fair	Lowell, MA
WNCE-CDClass A	64 mi	277° W	Poor	Glens Falls, NY
WENH-TVFull power	65 mi	90° E	Poor	Durham, NH
W28DA-DTranslator	66 mi	217° SW	Poor	Pittsfield, MA
WGBY-TVFull power	66 mi	187° S	Poor	Springfield, MA

How Rockingham compares with the rest of Vermont

With 4 stations at fair strength or better, Rockingham ranks 72nd 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 Keene, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rockingham: 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 107° ESE, the direction of WMUR-TV (ABC), 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 4 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 Rockingham, VT?

ABC is on channel 9 from WMUR-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles ESE of Rockingham. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CBS in Rockingham, VT?

CBS is on channel 33 from WSHM-LD, broadcasting from 66 miles S of Rockingham. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Rockingham, VT?

CW is on channel 28.2 from WFXQ-CD, broadcasting from 65 miles S of Rockingham. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Rockingham; around 4 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 Rockingham?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 107°. The main network towers for Rockingham sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rockingham?

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 Rockingham?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Rockingham?

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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