TV channels & antenna towers in West Brattleboro, Vermont

West Brattleboro has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, CW, ION, Telemundo and Univision. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEKW-TV, 17 miles to the NE.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
2,740population

Network channels in West Brattleboro

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 42 mi183° S PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 43 mi183° S GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 43 mi183° S PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 52 mi80° E WeakManchester, NH
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 53 mi186° S PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 54 mi186° S WeakSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 54 mi186° S PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWBPX-TVION68 65 mi120° ESE WeakBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 65 mi120° ESE FairMarlborough, MA
IONWPXG-TVION21 69 mi70° ENE PoorConcord, NH

Over-the-air TV in West Brattleboro

West Brattleboro is a town of about 2,740 people in Vermont. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Six of the 10 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 40 (WGGB-TV), CBS on channel 33 (WSHM-LD), CW on channel 22.2 (WWLP), ION on channel 68 (WBPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WDMR-LD) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WNYT in Albany, NY, 73 miles to the west. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WXXA-TV in Albany, NY, 73 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair signal). 5 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 West Brattleboro

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for West Brattleboro 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 42 miles south of West Brattleboro (183° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for West Brattleboro

The farthest main network tower for West Brattleboro is WGGB-TV (ABC), 43 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 West Brattleboro

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEKW-TVFull power17 mi 44° NEGoodKeene, NH
WYBM-LDLow power25 mi 233° SWWeakWestmoreland, NH
W20EH-DTranslator32 mi 271° WPoorPownal, Etc., VT
W32FW-DTranslator32 mi 242° WSWWeakAdams, MA
W30DM-DTranslator34 mi 310° NWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WJCB-LDLow power35 mi 95° EPoorWindsor, VT
WYCU-LDLow power40 mi 22° NNEPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
WGBY-TVFull power43 mi 183° SFairSpringfield, MA
W28DA-DTranslator45 mi 229° SWPoorPittsfield, MA
WNGN-LDLow power48 mi 284° WNWPoorTroy, NY
WNGX-LDLow power48 mi 284° WNWPoorSchenectady, NY
W23EU-DTranslator53 mi 338° NNWPoorRutland, VT
W36FE-DLow power63 mi 21° NNEPoorHanover, NH
WNCE-CDClass A65 mi 298° WNWPoorGlens Falls, NY
WDPX-TVFull power65 mi 120° ESEWeakWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power65 mi 120° ESEFairDerry, NH
WYDNFull power69 mi 70° ENEPoorLowell, MA

How West Brattleboro compares with the rest of Vermont

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, West Brattleboro ranks 67th of 82 places in Vermont: fewer than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 42 miles away, against a state median of 40 miles.

54% of Vermont's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Keene, 17 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in West Brattleboro: 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 183° S, the direction of WGGB-TV (ABC), 43 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 5 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 West Brattleboro, VT?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles S of West Brattleboro. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in West Brattleboro, VT?

CBS is on channel 33 from WSHM-LD, broadcasting from 43 miles S of West Brattleboro. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in West Brattleboro, VT?

CW is on channel 22.2 from WWLP, broadcasting from 54 miles S of West Brattleboro. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Telemundo in West Brattleboro, VT?

Telemundo is on channel 14 from WDMR-LD, broadcasting from 53 miles S of West Brattleboro. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Univision in West Brattleboro, VT?

Univision is on channel 66 from WUNI, broadcasting from 65 miles ESE of West Brattleboro. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Brattleboro?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of West Brattleboro; around 5 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 West Brattleboro?

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for West Brattleboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in West Brattleboro?

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 West Brattleboro?

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 West Brattleboro?

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 West Brattleboro; signal estimates ignore terrain.