WCTX
Full power TV station · New Haven, Connecticut
WCTX is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to New Haven, Connecticut. Its signal is estimated to reach about 430 cities and towns within 55 miles.
About WCTX
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 20.5 kW effective radiated power, WCTX runs more power than 11% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 342 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 44% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 55 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 430 cities and towns in our guide with about 6,070,000 residents, as far as Lindenhurst, NY (55 miles).
WCTX shares its transmitter site with WTNH (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | New Haven, CT |
| Tower location | 41.42283, -72.95136 |
| Effective radiated power | 20.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 33081 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCTX
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden, CT | 3.4 mi | 303° WNW | Strong |
| New Haven, CT | 8.0 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Shelton, CT | 10 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| West Haven, CT | 11 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Waterbury, CT | 11 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Meriden, CT | 11 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Milford, CT | 15 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| City of Milford (balance), CT | 15 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Bristol, CT | 17 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Trumbull, CT | 18 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Middletown, CT | 18 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| New Britain, CT | 19 mi | 208° SSW | Fair |
| Stratford, CT | 19 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Bridgeport, CT | 21 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Fairfield, CT | 25 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| West Hartford, CT | 26 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Danbury, CT | 26 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Glastonbury, CT | 27 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Hartford, CT | 27 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Torrington, CT | 28 mi | 161° SSE | Fair |
| West Torrington, CT | 29 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| East Hartford, CT | 30 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Norwalk, CT | 32 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
| East Norwalk, CT | 32 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| North Stamford, CT | 36 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Coram, NY | 38 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Stamford, CT | 40 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Enfield, CT | 42 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Commack, NY | 44 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Central Islip, NY | 46 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Norwich, CT | 46 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Huntington Station, NY | 46 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| Brentwood, NY | 47 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Westfield, MA | 50 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| White Plains, NY | 50 mi | 57° ENE | Fair |
| Springfield, MA | 50 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
| West Babylon, NY | 53 mi | 23° NNE | Fair |
| Chicopee, MA | 53 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
| Greenburgh, NY | 54 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Hicksville, NY | 54 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WTNHABC · 8
- WRDM-CDTelemundo · 19
- WVITNBC · 30
- WTIC-TVFox · 61
- WCCT-TVCW · 20
- WHPX-TVION · 26
- WHCT-LDMeTV · 35.1
- WFSBCBS · 3
- WUVNUnivision · 18
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCTX transmitter tower?
WCTX broadcasts from a tower at 41.4228, -72.9514, near Hamden, CT. It is licensed to New Haven, Connecticut.
How far does WCTX broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 55 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 64 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCTX with an antenna?
About 6,070,000 people live in the 430 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCTX?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCTX tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.