TV channels & antenna towers in Ansonia, Connecticut

Ansonia has 74 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WETN-LD, 6.9 miles to the ESE.

74TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.9 mito the closest tower
18,854population

Network channels in Ansonia

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCWTNHABC8 8.5 mi51° NE GoodNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 28 mi27° NNE GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 28 mi27° NNE GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 28 mi27° NNE GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 28 mi27° NNE GoodWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 28 mi27° NNE GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 28 mi27° NNE FairHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 33 mi25° NNE GoodHartford, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 40 mi51° NE FairHartford, CT
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 55 mi21° NNE PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 55 mi21° NNE WeakSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 55 mi21° NNE PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXU-LDION35 62 mi229° SW PoorAmityville, NY
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 62 mi230° SW WeakMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 63 mi229° SW WeakNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 63 mi229° SW WeakNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 63 mi229° SW FairPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 65 mi228° SW GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 65 mi228° SW FairNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 65 mi228° SW GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 65 mi228° SW GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 65 mi228° SW FairNew York, NY
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 66 mi20° NNE WeakSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 66 mi20° NNE PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 66 mi20° NNE PoorSpringfield, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 68 mi81° E WeakNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Ansonia

Ansonia is a town of about 18,900 people in Connecticut. There are 74 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 35 full-power, 10 Class A, 27 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 5 transmitters are within 25 miles, 18 between 25 and 45 miles, and 51 farther out. Six of the 26 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 8 (WTNH), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 20 (WCCT-TV), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 41 (WXTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 16 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Ansonia

Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Ansonia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles northeast of Ansonia (27° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ansonia at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Ansonia, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ansonia

The farthest main network tower for Ansonia is WFSB (CBS), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Ansonia

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 48; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WETN-LDClass A6.9 mi 123° ESEGoodAllingtown, CT
WCTXFull power8.5 mi 51° NEGoodNew Haven, CT
WTXX-LDLow power20 mi 17° NNEFairSpringfield, MA
WXGN-LDLow power21 mi 299° WNWFairDanbury, CT
WEDYFull power28 mi 27° NNEGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power28 mi 27° NNEGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A28 mi 27° NNEWeakManchester, Etc., VT
WLNY-TVFull power32 mi 165° SSEGoodRiverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power32 mi 168° SSEGoodSmithtown, NY
WWAX-LDLow power33 mi 25° NNEWeakHartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power34 mi 25° NNEWeakHartford, CT
WUTH-CDClass A40 mi 51° NEWeakHartford, CT
W20CQ-DLow power43 mi 208° SSWPoorHempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power43 mi 205° SSWPoorPlainview, Etc., NY
WVVH-CDClass A46 mi 124° SEPoorSouthampton, NY
WEDNFull power49 mi 75° ENEPoorNorwich, CT
WEPT-CDClass A51 mi 239° WSWPoorPeekskill, NY
W23ER-DTranslator54 mi 299° WNWWeakPoughkeepsie, NY
WNYJ-LDLow power54 mi 299° WNWPoorNewburgh, NY
WZPK-LDTranslator54 mi 299° WNWPoorMonticello, NY
W09CZ-DLow power61 mi 229° SWPoorRoslyn, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power61 mi 228° SWPoorNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power62 mi 229° SWPoorTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power62 mi 229° SWPoorNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power62 mi 229° SWPoorNew York, NY

How Ansonia compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Ansonia ranks 67th of 183 places in Connecticut: more than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 8.5 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

73% of Connecticut's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Shelton, 2.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ansonia: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 25° NNE, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 33 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 28 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Ansonia, CT?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NE of Ansonia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ansonia, CT?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 33 miles NNE of Ansonia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ansonia, CT?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 28 miles NNE of Ansonia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ansonia, CT?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles NNE of Ansonia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ansonia, CT?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles NNE of Ansonia. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ansonia?

74 transmitters within 70 miles of Ansonia; around 28 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Ansonia?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Ansonia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ansonia?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ansonia?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ansonia?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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