TV channels & antenna towers in Branford Center, Connecticut
Branford Center has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WETN-LD, 8.0 miles to the W.
Network channels in Branford Center
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 12 mi | 325° NW | Good | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 29 mi | 358° N | Fair | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 34 mi | 1° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 35 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 55 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | Newport, RI |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 56 mi | 6° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 56 mi | 6° N | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 56 mi | 6° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 67 mi | 7° N | Weak | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 67 mi | 7° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 68 mi | 7° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Branford Center
With roughly 5,820 residents, Branford Center is a town in Connecticut. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 8 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 19 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Six of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 8 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 Branford Center
Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Branford Center 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 29 miles north of Branford Center (358° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Branford Center at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Branford Center, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Branford Center
The farthest main network tower for Branford Center is WFSB (CBS), 34 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Branford Center
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WETN-LDClass A | 8.0 mi | 277° W | Good | Allingtown, CT |
| WCTXFull power | 12 mi | 325° NW | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 25 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 27 mi | 191° SSW | Good | Riverhead, NY |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 28 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Smithtown, NY |
| WEDYFull power | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 29 mi | 358° N | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 29 mi | 358° N | Weak | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WVVH-CDClass A | 32 mi | 131° SE | Fair | Southampton, NY |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 34 mi | 1° N | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 35 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 35 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Danbury, CT |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 36 mi | 2° N | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| WEDNFull power | 38 mi | 63° ENE | Weak | Norwich, CT |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 47 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 47 mi | 226° SW | Poor | Hempstead, NY |
| WLWCFull power | 55 mi | 74° ENE | Fair | New Bedford, MA |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 62 mi | 250° WSW | Poor | Peekskill, NY |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 67 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 67 mi | 7° N | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 68 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Monticello, NY |
| W23ER-DTranslator | 68 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 68 mi | 297° WNW | Poor | Newburgh, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 69 mi | 238° WSW | Poor | New York, NY |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 69 mi | 240° WSW | Poor | Roslyn, NY |
How Branford Center compares with the rest of Connecticut
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Branford Center ranks 162nd of 183 places in Connecticut: fewer than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Branford, 0.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Branford Center: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 1° N, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 34 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 20 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Branford Center, CT?
ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 12 miles NW of Branford Center. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Branford Center, CT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 34 miles N of Branford Center. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Branford Center, CT?
NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Branford Center. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Branford Center, CT?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Branford Center. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Branford Center, CT?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles N of Branford Center. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Branford Center?
41 transmitters within 70 miles of Branford Center; around 20 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 Branford Center?
Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Branford Center sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Branford Center?
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 Branford Center?
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 Branford Center?
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.
TV channels in nearby Connecticut cities
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- East Haven2.8 mi
- North Branford4.3 mi
- New Haven6.2 mi
- West Haven6.9 mi
- Guilford7.0 mi
- North Haven8.2 mi
- Hamden9.2 mi
- Orange11 mi
- Madison11 mi
- Woodbridge11 mi
- Wallingford Center12 mi
- Wallingford12 mi
- Milford13 mi
- City of Milford (balance)13 mi
- Ansonia14 mi
- Derby15 mi
- Shelton15 mi
- Seymour16 mi
- Cheshire16 mi
- Cheshire Village16 mi
- Prospect18 mi
- Stratford18 mi
- Meriden18 mi
More: all TV stations in Connecticut · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Branford Center; signal estimates ignore terrain.