TV Channels in Franklin, MA
ZIP Code: 02038 • Coordinates: 42.0849°N, 71.4106°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-26 dBm · WJAR
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WJAR
Ch. 10-2 · 720p
-26 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
Charge! Ch. 10-3
Comet TV Ch. 10-4
NBC
WJAR
Ch. 10-2 · 720p
-26 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 10-2
Charge! Ch. 10-3
Comet TV Ch. 10-4
CBS
WBZ-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-27 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
WFXT
Ch. 25-1 · 720p
-28 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 25-3
Charge! Ch. 25-2
GET Ch. 66-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 66-2
PBS
WSBE-TV
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-27 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 51-1
COZI TV Ch. 51-2
Oxygen Ch. 51-3
CW
WHDH
Ch. 56-1 · 1080i
-28 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 56-2
Defy TV Ch. 07-2
Independent Ch. 07-1
MyN
WPRI-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-32 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-1
Defy TV Ch. 12-4
True Crime Network Ch. 12-3
ION
WBPX-TV
Ch. 58-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 58-1
Bounce TV Ch. 68-4
Busted Ch. 68-3
Game Show Central Ch. 68-6
HSN2 Ch. 68-8
ION Mystery Ch. 68-2
ION Plus Ch. 68-5
Telemundo
WRIW-CD
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-27 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 36-1
COZI TV Ch. 51-2
Oxygen Ch. 51-3
Univision
WNEU
Ch. 60-1 · 1080i
-30 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 | WJAR PROVIDENCE, RI | 10-2 720p | ABCNBCCharge! +1 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 157° SSE |
| #2 | WJAR PROVIDENCE, RI | 10-2 720p | ABCNBCCharge! +1 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 157° SSE |
| #3 | WUTF-TV WORCESTER, MA | 27-88 1080i | AltaVisionJewelry TVLATV +2 | -26 dBm | Excellent | 318° NW |
| #4 | WSBE-TV PROVIDENCE, RI | 36-1 1080i | PBSTelemundoCOZI TV +1 | -27 dBm | Excellent | 157° SSE |
| #5 | WSBE-TV PROVIDENCE, RI | 36-1 1080i | PBSTelemundoCOZI TV +1 | -27 dBm | Excellent | 157° SSE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (154°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Franklin
Franklin, Massachusetts (02038) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WJAR at -26 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