TV channels & antenna towers in Tariffville, Connecticut

Tariffville has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRNT-LD, 8.0 miles to the SSW.

38TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.0 mito the closest tower
1,324population

Network channels in Tariffville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWFSBCBS3 9.5 mi194° SSW StrongHartford, CT
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 12 mi13° NNE GoodSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 13 mi13° NNE GoodSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 13 mi13° NNE GoodSpringfield, MA
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 15 mi195° SSW StrongHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 15 mi195° SSW GoodWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 15 mi195° SSW StrongNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 15 mi195° SSW FairHartford, New Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 15 mi194° SSW StrongHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 15 mi194° SSW StrongNew Britain, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 20 mi133° SE FairHartford, CT
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 24 mi14° NNE GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 24 mi14° NNE FairSpringfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 24 mi14° NNE FairSpringfield, MA
ABCWTNHABC8 35 mi196° SSW FairNew Haven, CT
IONWPXQ-TVION69 58 mi119° ESE FairNewport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Tariffville

Tariffville is a small community of about 1,320 people in Connecticut. There are 38 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 7 Class A, 11 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 43 (WHTX-LD) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (good signal). 6 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 Tariffville

The main network towers around Tariffville are in different directions: ABC 14° NNE (24 mi), CBS 194° SSW (9.5 mi), NBC 194° SSW (15 mi) and Fox 195° SSW (15 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV, WHPX-TV, WRDM-CD and WVIT, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles south of Tariffville (195° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tariffville at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Tariffville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Tariffville

The farthest main network tower for Tariffville is WGGB-TV (ABC), 24 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WFSB is only 9.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Tariffville

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WRNT-LDLow power8.0 mi 194° SSWGoodHartford, CT
WWAX-LDLow power9.5 mi 194° SSWGoodHartford, CT
WEDYFull power15 mi 195° SSWStrongNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power15 mi 195° SSWStrongHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A15 mi 195° SSWFairManchester, Etc., VT
WUTH-CDClass A20 mi 133° SEFairHartford, CT
WTXX-LDLow power23 mi 209° SSWFairSpringfield, MA
WGBY-TVFull power24 mi 14° NNEGoodSpringfield, MA
WCTXFull power35 mi 196° SSWFairNew Haven, CT
WEDNFull power41 mi 131° SEWeakNorwich, CT
WETN-LDClass A44 mi 194° SSWPoorAllingtown, CT
W28DA-DTranslator44 mi 324° NWPoorPittsfield, MA
WXGN-LDLow power45 mi 230° SWPoorDanbury, CT
WVMA-CDClass A51 mi 94° EPoorProvidence, RI
WYBM-LDLow power52 mi 347° NNWPoorWestmoreland, NH
W32FW-DTranslator54 mi 338° NNWPoorAdams, MA
WLWCFull power58 mi 119° ESEFairNew Bedford, MA
WZPK-LDTranslator65 mi 259° WPoorMonticello, NY
W23ER-DTranslator65 mi 259° WPoorPoughkeepsie, NY
WNYJ-LDLow power65 mi 259° WPoorNewburgh, NY
WMPX-LDLow power68 mi 84° EPoorDennis, MA
WVVH-CDClass A68 mi 162° SSEPoorSouthampton, NY

How Tariffville compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Tariffville ranks 82nd of 183 places in Connecticut: the same as the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 9.5 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

16% of Connecticut's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Windsor, 7.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Tariffville: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of WGGB-TV (ABC), 24 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 26 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 Tariffville, CT?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNE of Tariffville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Tariffville, CT?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 9.5 miles SSW of Tariffville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Tariffville, CT?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Tariffville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Tariffville, CT?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Tariffville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Tariffville, CT?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Tariffville. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tariffville?

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Tariffville; around 26 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Tariffville?

The main network towers around Tariffville are in different directions: ABC 14° NNE (24 mi), CBS 194° SSW (9.5 mi), NBC 194° SSW (15 mi) and Fox 195° SSW (15 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Tariffville?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tariffville?

WFSB is only 9.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Tariffville?

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 Tariffville; signal estimates ignore terrain.