TV Channels in Wales, MA
ZIP Code: 01081 • Coordinates: 42.0613°N, 72.2344°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WUTF-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 83° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WCVB-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Nosey Ch. 05-4
Story Television Ch. 05-3
True Crime Network Ch. 50-1
NBC
WGBX-TV
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 15-2
Create Ch. 44-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 44-4
World Channel Ch. 02-2
CBS
WBZ-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-36 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Catchy Comedy Ch. 04-5
Dabl Ch. 04-3
Outlaw Ch. 04-4
Start TV Ch. 04-2
FOX
WTIC-TV
Ch. 61-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 61-2
CW Ch. 20-1
GET Ch. 61-3
The Nest Ch. 61-5
True Crime Network Ch. 61-4
PBS
WEDH
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-37 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-2
CW
WTIC-TV
Ch. 61-1 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 61-1
Antenna TV Ch. 61-2
GET Ch. 61-3
The Nest Ch. 61-5
True Crime Network Ch. 61-4
MyN
WCTX
Ch. 08-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-1
Charge! Ch. 59-2
Quest Ch. 20-4
Rewind TV Ch. 08-2
ION
WHPX-TV
Ch. 26-3 · 480i (w)
-37 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 26-3
Bounce TV Ch. 26-2
Busted Ch. 26-5
Game Show Central Ch. 26-6
HSN Ch. 26-8
ION Plus Ch. 26-4
QVC Ch. 26-7
Telemundo
WVIT
Ch. 30-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 30-1
COZI TV Ch. 30-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 30-3
Oxygen Ch. 30-4
TeleXitos Ch. 19-2
Univision
WNEU
Ch. 60-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 60-1
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 15-3
Oxygen Ch. 15-4
TeleXitos Ch. 60-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WUTF-TV WORCESTER, MA | 27-88 1080i | AltaVisionJewelry TVLATV +2 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 54° NE |
| #2 | WBZ-TV BOSTON, MA | 04-1 1080i | CBSCatchy ComedyDabl +2 | -36 dBm | Excellent | 71° ENE |
| #3 | WHPX-TV NEW LONDON, CT | 26-3 480i (w) | Court TVIONBounce TV +5 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 231° SW |
| #4 | WEDH HARTFORD, CT | 24-1 1080i | PBSPBS Kids 24/7 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 231° SW |
| #5 | WGBX-TV BOSTON, MA | 15-1 1080i | NBCCOZI TVCreate +2 | -37 dBm | Excellent | 71° ENE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 148° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Wales
Wales, Massachusetts (01081) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUTF-TV at -35 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely