WTIC-TV (Fox) · Channel 61
Full power TV station · Hartford, Connecticut
WTIC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 61, licensed to Hartford, Connecticut. Its signal is estimated to reach about 679 cities and towns within 75 miles.
About WTIC-TV
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 526 kW effective radiated power, WTIC-TV runs more power than 62% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 507 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 72% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 75 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 679 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,450,000 residents, as far as Cumberland, RI (74 miles).
WTIC-TV shares its transmitter site with WEDY, WEDH, WCCT-TV (CW), WHNH-CD, WHPX-TV (ION) and WHCT-LD (MeTV) and 2 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WXXA-TV in Albany, NY, 88 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 61 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hartford, CT |
| Tower location | 41.70361, -72.83194 |
| Effective radiated power | 526 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 147 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTIC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 4.0 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| West Hartford, CT | 6.1 mi | 229° SW | Strong |
| Bristol, CT | 6.4 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Hartford, CT | 8.6 mi | 241° WSW | Strong |
| Meriden, CT | 12 mi | 354° N | Strong |
| East Hartford, CT | 13 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Middletown, CT | 14 mi | 316° NW | Strong |
| Waterbury, CT | 15 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Hamden, CT | 22 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Enfield, CT | 23 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| New Haven, CT | 28 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Westfield, MA | 29 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Shelton, CT | 30 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Springfield, MA | 30 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| West Haven, CT | 31 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Chicopee, MA | 33 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| City of Milford (balance), CT | 35 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| Milford, CT | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| North Chicopee, MA | 35 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Holyoke, MA | 36 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Danbury, CT | 39 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Stratford, CT | 39 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Bridgeport, CT | 41 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Fairfield, CT | 45 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Norwalk, CT | 50 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| East Norwalk, CT | 51 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| North Stamford, CT | 54 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Stamford, CT | 58 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Worcester, MA | 65 mi | 234° SW | Good |
| White Plains, NY | 67 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Brentwood, NY | 67 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Greenburgh, NY | 70 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
| Woonsocket, RI | 71 mi | 253° WSW | Fair |
| Cranston, RI | 72 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Warwick, RI | 73 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| West Babylon, NY | 73 mi | 22° NNE | Fair |
| Providence, RI | 74 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| New Rochelle, NY | 74 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Hicksville, NY | 74 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WCCT-TVCW · 20
- WHPX-TVION · 26
- WHCT-LDMeTV · 35.1
- WRDM-CDTelemundo · 19
- WVITNBC · 30
- WFSBCBS · 3
- WUVNUnivision · 18
- WTNHABC · 8
- WHTX-LDUnivision · 43
- WWLPCW · 22.2
- WDMR-LDTelemundo · 14
- WGGB-TVABC · 40
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTIC-TV transmitter tower?
WTIC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.7036, -72.8319, near Farmington, CT. It is licensed to Hartford, Connecticut.
What channel is WTIC-TV on?
WTIC-TV appears as virtual channel 61 (61.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WTIC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 75 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 83 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTIC-TV with an antenna?
About 8,450,000 people live in the 679 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTIC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTIC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.