You can get 19 free TV channels in Barnstable, MA
0 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Barnstable. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WNW (287°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (287°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Barnstable, MA
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | FOX | WNAC-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 49.9 mi | WNW (288°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WSBE-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WNW (287°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WLNE-TV New Bedford, MA · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | ABC | WCVB-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | WPRI-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 50.5 mi | WNW (287°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WBZ-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WJAR Providence, RI · Full Power | 50.0 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | FOX | WFXT Boston, MA · Full Power | 62.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | PBS | WGBH-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 62.6 mi | NW (315°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | PBS | WGBX-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Univision | WUTF-TV Worcester, MA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Independent | WMFP Foxborough, MA · Full Power | 42.8 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | Local / LPTV | WWDP Norwell, MA · Full Power | 42.8 mi | NW (305°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | CW | WLVI Cambridge, MA · Full Power | 63.0 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | Telemundo | WNEU Merrimack, NH · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | Independent | WHDH Boston, MA · Full Power | 63.0 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | WRIW-CD Providence, RI · Class A | 50.0 mi | WNW (287°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFXZ-CD Boston, MA · Class A | 62.6 mi | NW (315°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | IND. | WSBK-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 63.6 mi | NW (315°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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