TV channels & antenna towers in Long Hill, Connecticut

Long Hill has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEDN, 13 miles to the NNW.

42TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
4,205population

Network channels in Long Hill

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXQ-TVION69 17 mi55° NE StrongNewport, RI
UNIWUVNUnivision18 33 mi318° NW FairHartford, CT
ABCWTNHABC8 47 mi276° W FairNew Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 47 mi301° WNW GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 47 mi301° WNW GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 47 mi301° WNW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 47 mi301° WNW GoodWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 47 mi301° WNW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 47 mi301° WNW PoorHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 49 mi307° NW GoodHartford, CT
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 53 mi47° NE FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 53 mi48° NE FairNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 53 mi48° NE GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 53 mi48° NE WeakProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 54 mi48° NE FairProvidence, RI
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 61 mi327° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 61 mi327° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 61 mi327° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 64 mi46° NE PoorProvidence, RI
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 69 mi334° NNW WeakSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 69 mi334° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 69 mi334° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Long Hill

Long Hill, Connecticut has a population of about 4,210. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 8 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Long Hill, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 are more than 45 miles 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 Long Hill

The main network towers around Long Hill are in different directions: ABC 48° NE (53 mi), CBS 307° NW (49 mi), NBC 301° WNW (47 mi) and Fox 301° WNW (47 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 47 miles northwest of Long Hill (301° 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 Long Hill 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 Long Hill. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Long Hill

The farthest main network tower for Long Hill is WJAR (ABC), 53 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Long Hill

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WEDNFull power13 mi 333° NNWFairNorwich, CT
WLWCFull power17 mi 55° NEStrongNew Bedford, MA
WVVH-CDClass A31 mi 210° SSWFairSouthampton, NY
WUTH-CDClass A33 mi 318° NWFairHartford, CT
WVMA-CDClass A37 mi 22° NNEWeakProvidence, RI
WCTXFull power47 mi 276° WFairNew Haven, CT
WEDYFull power47 mi 301° WNWGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power47 mi 301° WNWGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A47 mi 301° WNWPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WETN-LDClass A48 mi 265° WPoorAllingtown, CT
WWAX-LDLow power49 mi 307° NWPoorHartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power49 mi 309° NWPoorHartford, CT
WTXX-LDLow power51 mi 291° WNWPoorSpringfield, MA
WSBE-TVFull power53 mi 48° NEWeakProvidence, RI
WMPX-LDLow power54 mi 35° NEPoorDennis, MA
WLNY-TVFull power55 mi 235° SWFairRiverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power57 mi 236° SWFairSmithtown, NY
WGBY-TVFull power69 mi 334° NNWPoorSpringfield, MA
WWDPFull power69 mi 49° NEPoorNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power69 mi 49° NEPoorFoxborough, MA

How Long Hill compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Long Hill ranks 148th 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, 2.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Long Hill: 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 48° NE, the direction of WJAR (ABC), 53 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 22 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 Long Hill, CT?

ABC is on channel 10.2 from WJAR, broadcasting from 53 miles NE of Long Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Long Hill, CT?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 49 miles NW of Long Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Long Hill, CT?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 47 miles WNW of Long Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Long Hill, CT?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles WNW of Long Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Long Hill, CT?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles WNW of Long Hill. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Long Hill?

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Long Hill; around 22 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 Long Hill?

The main network towers around Long Hill are in different directions: ABC 48° NE (53 mi), CBS 307° NW (49 mi), NBC 301° WNW (47 mi) and Fox 301° WNW (47 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Long Hill?

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 107° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Long Hill?

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 Long Hill?

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 Long Hill; signal estimates ignore terrain.