TV channels & antenna towers in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Connecticut

Conning Towers-Nautilus Park has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEDN, 11 miles to the NNW.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
8,834population

Network channels in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXQ-TVION69 17 mi63° ENE StrongNewport, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision18 31 mi317° NW FairHartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 45 mi299° WNW GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 45 mi299° WNW GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 45 mi299° WNW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 45 mi299° WNW GoodWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 45 mi299° WNW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 45 mi299° WNW PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
ABCWTNHABC8 46 mi274° W FairNew Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 47 mi306° NW GoodHartford, CT
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 52 mi50° NE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 52 mi50° NE GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 52 mi50° NE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 52 mi50° NE WeakProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 53 mi50° NE FairProvidence, RI
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 58 mi326° NW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 58 mi326° NW PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 58 mi326° NW PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 63 mi48° NE PoorProvidence, RI
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 66 mi333° NNW WeakSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 66 mi333° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 67 mi334° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park

With roughly 8,830 residents, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park is a town in Connecticut. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 8 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 35 farther out. Six of the 22 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 best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 10.2 (WJAR), 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 69 (WPXQ-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WRDM-CD), Univision on channel 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 6.5 (WLNE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 11 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park

The main network towers around Conning Towers-Nautilus Park are in different directions: ABC 50° NE (52 mi), CBS 306° NW (47 mi), NBC 299° WNW (45 mi) and Fox 299° WNW (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WRDM-CD, WVIT, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV and WHPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 45 miles northwest of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park (299° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Conning Towers-Nautilus Park at fair strength or better, 54% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WJAR (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Conning Towers-Nautilus Park

The farthest main network tower for Conning Towers-Nautilus Park is WJAR (ABC), 52 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Conning Towers-Nautilus Park

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEDNFull power11 mi 331° NNWFairNorwich, CT
WLWCFull power17 mi 63° ENEStrongNew Bedford, MA
WUTH-CDClass A31 mi 317° NWFairHartford, CT
WVVH-CDClass A32 mi 207° SSWFairSouthampton, NY
WVMA-CDClass A36 mi 25° NNEFairProvidence, RI
WEDYFull power45 mi 299° WNWGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power45 mi 299° WNWGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A45 mi 299° WNWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WCTXFull power46 mi 274° WFairNew Haven, CT
WWAX-LDLow power47 mi 306° NWPoorHartford, CT
WETN-LDClass A47 mi 262° WPoorAllingtown, CT
WRNT-LDLow power47 mi 307° NWPoorHartford, CT
WTXX-LDLow power49 mi 289° WNWPoorSpringfield, MA
WSBE-TVFull power52 mi 50° NEWeakProvidence, RI
WMPX-LDLow power53 mi 37° NEPoorDennis, MA
WLNY-TVFull power55 mi 233° SWFairRiverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power57 mi 234° SWFairSmithtown, NY
WGBY-TVFull power66 mi 333° NNWPoorSpringfield, MA
WWDPFull power68 mi 50° NEPoorNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power68 mi 50° NEPoorFoxborough, MA

How Conning Towers-Nautilus Park compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park ranks 137th of 183 places in Connecticut: fewer than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

11% of Connecticut's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is New London, 2.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 50° NE, the direction of WJAR (ABC), 52 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 23 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT?

ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 52 miles NE of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 47 miles NW of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 45 miles WNW of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles WNW of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles WNW of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?

The main network towers around Conning Towers-Nautilus Park are in different directions: ABC 50° NE (52 mi), CBS 306° NW (47 mi), NBC 299° WNW (45 mi) and Fox 299° WNW (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 111° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park?

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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More: all TV stations in Connecticut · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.