TV channels & antenna towers in White River Junction, Vermont
White River Junction has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FE-D, 9.2 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in White River Junction
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 59 mi | 141° SE | Weak | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 60 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Concord, NH |
| NBCWPTZNBC | 5 | 65 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Plattsburgh, NY |
| CWWNNECW | 31 | 65 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Montpelier, VT |
| CBSWCAX-TVCBS | 3 | 65 mi | 338° NNW | Good | Burlington, VT |
| FOXWFFF-TVFox | 44 | 65 mi | 338° NNW | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWVNYABC | 22 | 65 mi | 338° NNW | Weak | Burlington, VT |
Over-the-air TV in White River Junction
White River Junction is a small community of about 2,290 people in Vermont. There are 19 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 3 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther out. Three of the 7 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), CW on channel 31 (WNNE) and ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV). 6 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 White River Junction
Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for White River Junction 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 65 miles north of White River Junction (338° NNW). 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 White River Junction at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from White River Junction, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for White River Junction
The farthest main network tower for White River Junction is WFFF-TV (Fox), 65 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 White River Junction
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36FE-DLow power | 9.2 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Hanover, NH |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 18 mi | 176° S | Fair | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W23EU-DTranslator | 35 mi | 261° W | Poor | Rutland, VT |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 43 mi | 183° S | Fair | Keene, NH |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 52 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W25BT-DTranslator | 56 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Monkton, VT |
| WLED-TVFull power | 57 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Littleton, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 60 mi | 122° ESE | Fair | Lowell, MA |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 61 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WENH-TVFull power | 65 mi | 120° ESE | Poor | Durham, NH |
| WETKFull power | 65 mi | 338° NNW | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| WVTBFull power | 67 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | St. Johnsbury, VT |
How White River Junction compares with the rest of Vermont
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, White River Junction ranks 6th of 82 places in Vermont: more than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 59 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 East Concord, 48 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in White River Junction: 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 338° NNW, the direction of WFFF-TV (Fox), 65 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 12 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 White River Junction, VT?
ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of White River Junction. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in White River Junction, VT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of White River Junction. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in White River Junction, VT?
NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of White River Junction. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in White River Junction, VT?
Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of White River Junction. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in White River Junction, VT?
CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of White River Junction. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in White River Junction?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of White River Junction; around 12 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 White River Junction?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 338°. The main network towers for White River Junction sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in White River Junction?
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 White River Junction?
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 White River Junction?
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 White River Junction; signal estimates ignore terrain.