You can get 38 free channels in ZIP 02493 (Waltham, MA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 02493 · 20 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
20 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: SSE (159°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (159°), 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 02493
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ABC | WCVB-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 4 | CBS | WBZ-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | FOX | WFXT Boston, MA · Full Power | 5.9 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | PBS | WGBX-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WGBH-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 5.9 mi | SE (132°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | CW | WLVI Cambridge, MA · Full Power | 5.6 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 50 | MyNetworkTV | WWJE-DT Derry, NH · Full Power | 9.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | ION | WBPX-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 9.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | ION | WDPX-TV Woburn, MA · Full Power | 9.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | Univision | WUTF-TV Worcester, MA · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | Telemundo | WNEU Merrimack, NH · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | Independent | WHDH Boston, MA · Full Power | 5.6 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | IND. | WSBK-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | Local / LPTV | WBTS-CD Nashua, NH · Class A | 4.9 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFXZ-CD Boston, MA · Class A | 5.9 mi | SE (132°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVCC-LD Westmoreland, NH · Low Power | 5.9 mi | SE (132°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | UniMás | WUNI Marlborough, MA · Full Power | 9.8 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHDT-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 11.7 mi | E (94°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | Local / LPTV | WCEA-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 11.7 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | Local / LPTV | WWOO-LD Westmoreland, NH · Low Power | 12.4 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | ABC | WLNE-TV New Bedford, MA · Full Power | 34.2 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WMUR-TV Manchester, NH · Full Power | 45.4 mi | NNW (341°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WPRI-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 33.9 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WJAR Providence, RI · Full Power | 34.2 mi | S (179°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 64 | FOX | WNAC-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 33.4 mi | S (178°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WSBE-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 34.2 mi | S (179°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 62 | Independent | WMFP Foxborough, MA · Full Power | 27.6 mi | SSE (151°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26EU-D Boston, MA · Translator | 5.5 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13EH-D Boston, MA · Low Power | 6.0 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLEK-LD Concord, NH · Low Power | 20.0 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | Local / LPTV | WWDP Norwell, MA · Full Power | 27.6 mi | SSE (151°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | Local / LPTV | WRIW-CD Providence, RI · Class A | 34.2 mi | S (179°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 56.5 mi | N (5°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | Local / LPTV | WCRN-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 15.2 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJCB-LD Boston, MA · Low Power | 27.6 mi | SSE (151°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | W (264°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WPXG-TV Concord, NH · Full Power | 56.9 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Independent | WYDN Lowell, MA · Full Power | 56.9 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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