TV channels & antenna towers in Milford, Connecticut
Milford has 73 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WETN-LD, 6.6 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Milford
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 15 mi | 21° NNE | Good | New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | New Britain, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Weak | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 40 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 45 mi | 42° NE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 58 mi | 236° SW | Poor | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 58 mi | 237° WSW | Weak | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 58 mi | 236° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 58 mi | 236° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 58 mi | 236° WSW | Fair | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 61 mi | 235° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 61 mi | 235° SW | Fair | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 61 mi | 235° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 61 mi | 235° SW | Good | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 61 mi | 235° SW | Fair | New York, NY |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 62 mi | 17° NNE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 62 mi | 17° NNE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 62 mi | 17° NNE | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 69 mi | 74° ENE | Poor | Newport, RI |
Over-the-air TV in Milford
Milford is a city of about 52,800 people in Connecticut. There are 73 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 33 full-power, 9 Class A, 29 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
5 of them are within 25 miles of Milford, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 51 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 23 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.
The best-placed network stations 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 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 15 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 Milford
Point your antenna NNE, at about 20°. The main network towers for Milford 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 35 miles north of Milford (19° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Milford at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Milford, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Milford
The farthest main network tower for Milford is WFSB (CBS), 40 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 Milford
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 50; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WETN-LDClass A | 6.6 mi | 44° NE | Good | Allingtown, CT |
| WCTXFull power | 15 mi | 21° NNE | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WFTY-DTFull power | 24 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Smithtown, NY |
| WLNY-TVFull power | 24 mi | 162° SSE | Strong | Riverhead, NY |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 27 mi | 314° NW | Fair | Danbury, CT |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 28 mi | 9° N | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WEDYFull power | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 35 mi | 19° NNE | Weak | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WLIG-LDLow power | 36 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Plainview, Etc., NY |
| W20CQ-DLow power | 36 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Hempstead, NY |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 40 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WVVH-CDClass A | 41 mi | 115° ESE | Weak | Southampton, NY |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 42 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 45 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Hartford, CT |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 49 mi | 248° WSW | Poor | Peekskill, NY |
| WEDNFull power | 51 mi | 66° ENE | Poor | Norwich, CT |
| W09CZ-DLow power | 57 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 57 mi | 235° SW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 58 mi | 236° SW | Poor | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 58 mi | 236° SW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 58 mi | 236° SW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 58 mi | 236° SW | Poor | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 58 mi | 236° SW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 58 mi | 237° WSW | Fair | New York, NY |
How Milford compares with the rest of Connecticut
With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Milford ranks 52nd of 183 places in Connecticut: more than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Bridgeport, 7.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Milford: 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 19° NNE, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 40 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 31 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 Milford, CT?
ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Milford, CT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 40 miles NNE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Milford, CT?
NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Milford, CT?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Milford, CT?
CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NNE of Milford. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Milford?
73 transmitters within 70 miles of Milford; around 31 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 Milford?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 20°. The main network towers for Milford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Milford?
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 Milford?
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 Milford?
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
- City of Milford (balance)0.3 mi
- Orange4.2 mi
- Stratford4.8 mi
- West Haven6.6 mi
- Shelton6.8 mi
- Derby7.0 mi
- Bridgeport7.5 mi
- Trumbull7.6 mi
- Ansonia8.6 mi
- New Haven8.9 mi
- Woodbridge9.3 mi
- East Haven10 mi
- Seymour12 mi
- Fairfield12 mi
- Easton13 mi
- Branford Center13 mi
- Branford13 mi
- Hamden15 mi
- Oxford15 mi
- North Haven15 mi
- Westport17 mi
- North Branford17 mi
- Naugatuck18 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 Milford; signal estimates ignore terrain.