TV channels & antenna towers in Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FE-D, 19 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Woodstock
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWPTZNBC | 5 | 64 mi | 347° NNW | Good | Plattsburgh, NY |
| CWWNNECW | 31 | 64 mi | 347° NNW | Good | Montpelier, VT |
| CBSWCAX-TVCBS | 3 | 64 mi | 347° NNW | Good | Burlington, VT |
| FOXWFFF-TVFox | 44 | 64 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWVNYABC | 22 | 64 mi | 347° NNW | Weak | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 64 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 67 mi | 116° ESE | Weak | Concord, NH |
Over-the-air TV in Woodstock
With roughly 871 residents, Woodstock is a small community in Vermont. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 1 Class A, 5 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Woodstock, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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). 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 Woodstock
Point your antenna NNW, at about 347°. The main network towers for Woodstock 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 64 miles north of Woodstock (347° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodstock 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 Woodstock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodstock
The farthest main network tower for Woodstock is WFFF-TV (Fox), 64 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 Woodstock
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 | 19 mi | 72° ENE | Fair | Hanover, NH |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 19 mi | 145° SE | Fair | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W23EU-DTranslator | 25 mi | 261° W | Weak | Rutland, VT |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 42 mi | 169° S | Fair | Keene, NH |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 44 mi | 224° SW | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W25BT-DTranslator | 51 mi | 324° NW | Poor | Monkton, VT |
| WLED-TVFull power | 64 mi | 37° NE | Weak | Littleton, NH |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 64 mi | 215° SW | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 64 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WETKFull power | 64 mi | 347° NNW | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| WNGN-LDLow power | 66 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Troy, NY |
| WNGX-LDLow power | 66 mi | 231° SW | Poor | Schenectady, NY |
| WNCE-CDClass A | 66 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Glens Falls, NY |
| WYDNFull power | 67 mi | 116° ESE | Weak | Lowell, MA |
How Woodstock compares with the rest of Vermont
With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Woodstock ranks 26th of 82 places in Vermont: the same as the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 64 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, 49 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Woodstock: 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 347° NNW, the direction of WFFF-TV (Fox), 64 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 8 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 Woodstock, VT?
ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Woodstock. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in Woodstock, VT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Woodstock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Woodstock, VT?
NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Woodstock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Woodstock, VT?
Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Woodstock. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Woodstock, VT?
CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Woodstock. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Woodstock?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodstock; around 8 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 Woodstock?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 347°. The main network towers for Woodstock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Woodstock?
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 Woodstock?
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 Woodstock?
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 Woodstock; signal estimates ignore terrain.