You can get 38 free channels in ZIP 01966 (Gloucester, MA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 01966 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 13 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: WSW (239°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (239°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 01966
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PBS | WGBH-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 38.4 mi | SW (233°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | ABC | WCVB-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WBZ-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | FOX | WFXT Boston, MA · Full Power | 38.4 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | PBS | WGBX-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 47.4 mi | NW (321°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | CW | WLVI Cambridge, MA · Full Power | 37.9 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 27 | Univision | WUTF-TV Worcester, MA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | Telemundo | WNEU Merrimack, NH · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | Independent | WHDH Boston, MA · Full Power | 37.9 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLEK-LD Concord, NH · Low Power | 20.1 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFXZ-CD Boston, MA · Class A | 38.4 mi | SW (233°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | IND. | WSBK-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WMUR-TV Manchester, NH · Full Power | 54.6 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | PBS | WSBE-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSW (213°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WWJE-DT Derry, NH · Full Power | 47.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | ION | WBPX-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 47.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 58 | ION | WDPX-TV Woburn, MA · Full Power | 47.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHDT-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 30.7 mi | SW (229°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVCC-LD Westmoreland, NH · Low Power | 38.4 mi | SW (233°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | UniMás | WUNI Marlborough, MA · Full Power | 47.9 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WLNE-TV New Bedford, MA · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 83.5 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WPRI-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 63.4 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 89.0 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WJAR Providence, RI · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 84.3 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | FOX | WNAC-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 62.7 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WMEA-TV Biddeford, ME · Full Power | 54.4 mi | N (350°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WPXG-TV Concord, NH · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Independent | WMFP Foxborough, MA · Full Power | 48.6 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Independent | WYDN Lowell, MA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | WWOO-LD Westmoreland, NH · Low Power | 29.7 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WCEA-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 30.7 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | WCRN-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 34.9 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EU-D Boston, MA · Translator | 38.4 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WBTS-CD Nashua, NH · Class A | 38.8 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | Local / LPTV | WWDP Norwell, MA · Full Power | 48.6 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Gloucester, MA Free TV Channels (3.4 mi from ZIP 01966 center) · Browse all Massachusetts cities & ZIPs.
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