TV channels & antenna towers in Kent, Connecticut
Kent has 51 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 WXGN-LD, 16 miles to the S.
Network channels in Kent
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 33 mi | 92° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 33 mi | 92° E | Good | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 33 mi | 92° E | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 33 mi | 92° E | Weak | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 33 mi | 93° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 33 mi | 93° E | Good | New Britain, CT |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 34 mi | 127° SE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 35 mi | 84° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 47 mi | 58° ENE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 47 mi | 58° ENE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 47 mi | 58° ENE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 52 mi | 91° E | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 56 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 56 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 56 mi | 49° NE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| FOXWXXA-TVFox | 23 | 68 mi | 336° NNW | Weak | Albany, NY |
| CWWCWNCW | 45 | 68 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Schenectady, NY |
| NBCWNYTNBC | 13 | 68 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Albany, NY |
| CBSWRGBCBS | 6 | 68 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Schenectady, NY |
| ABCWTENABC | 10 | 68 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Albany, NY |
| IONWYPX-TVION | 55 | 68 mi | 337° NNW | Weak | Amsterdam, NY |
Over-the-air TV in Kent
Kent, Connecticut has a population of about 2,860. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Kent, 19 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 21 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 40 (WGGB-TV), 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 (weak signal). 9 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 Kent
Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Kent sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV, WHPX-TV, WRDM-CD and WVIT, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles east of Kent (92° E). 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 Kent at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Kent, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Kent
The farthest main network tower for Kent is WFSB (CBS), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WGGB-TV (ABC), 56 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Kent
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WXGN-LDLow power | 16 mi | 171° S | Fair | Danbury, CT |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 27 mi | 269° W | Fair | Monticello, NY |
| W23ER-DTranslator | 27 mi | 269° W | Fair | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 27 mi | 269° W | Fair | Newburgh, NY |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 27 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WEDYFull power | 33 mi | 92° E | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 33 mi | 92° E | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 33 mi | 92° E | Weak | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WCTXFull power | 34 mi | 127° SE | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 35 mi | 84° E | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 35 mi | 82° E | Weak | Hartford, CT |
| WETN-LDClass A | 40 mi | 139° SE | Weak | Allingtown, CT |
| WYNB-LDLow power | 45 mi | 267° W | Poor | Ellenville, NY |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 50 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Pittsfield, MA |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 52 mi | 91° E | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 56 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 58 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Peekskill, NY |
| WVBG-LDLow power | 62 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Greenwich, NY |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 64 mi | 155° SSE | Weak | Smithtown, NY |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 64 mi | 153° SSE | Weak | Riverhead, NY |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 64 mi | 179° S | Poor | Hempstead, NY |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 65 mi | 178° S | Poor | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 68 mi | 21° NNE | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| WMHTFull power | 68 mi | 336° NNW | Fair | Schenectady, NY |
How Kent compares with the rest of Connecticut
With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Kent ranks 137th of 183 places in Connecticut: fewer than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 33 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 West Torrington, 18 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Kent: 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 84° E, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 35 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 23 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 Kent, CT?
ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles NE of Kent. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Kent, CT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 35 miles E of Kent. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Kent, CT?
NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 33 miles E of Kent. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Kent, CT?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles E of Kent. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Kent, CT?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles E of Kent. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Kent?
51 transmitters within 70 miles of Kent; around 23 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 Kent?
Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Kent sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Kent?
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. Picking up ABC from up to 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kent?
WGGB-TV (ABC), 56 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Kent?
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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- Middlebury23 mi
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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 Kent; signal estimates ignore terrain.