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.
Network channels in Tariffville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 9.5 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Hartford, CT |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 12 mi | 13° NNE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 13 mi | 13° NNE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 13 mi | 13° NNE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 15 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 15 mi | 194° SSW | Strong | New Britain, CT |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 20 mi | 133° SE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 24 mi | 14° NNE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 24 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 24 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 35 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 58 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Newport, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRNT-LDLow power | 8.0 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 9.5 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WEDYFull power | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 15 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 20 mi | 133° SE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 23 mi | 209° SSW | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| WGBY-TVFull power | 24 mi | 14° NNE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| WCTXFull power | 35 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| WEDNFull power | 41 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Norwich, CT |
| WETN-LDClass A | 44 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Allingtown, CT |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 44 mi | 324° NW | Poor | Pittsfield, MA |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 45 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Danbury, CT |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 51 mi | 94° E | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 52 mi | 347° NNW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 54 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WLWCFull power | 58 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | New Bedford, MA |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 65 mi | 259° W | Poor | Monticello, NY |
| W23ER-DTranslator | 65 mi | 259° W | Poor | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| WNYJ-LDLow power | 65 mi | 259° W | Poor | Newburgh, NY |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 68 mi | 84° E | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WVVH-CDClass A | 68 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Southampton, 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
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of WGGB-TV (ABC), 24 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 26 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Connecticut cities
- Simsbury Center3.3 mi
- Windsor Locks7.0 mi
- Windsor7.1 mi
- South Windsor9.3 mi
- Enfield9.8 mi
- West Hartford10 mi
- Thompsonville10 mi
- Southwood Acres10 mi
- Hartford11 mi
- East Hartford12 mi
- Sherwood Manor12 mi
- Farmington14 mi
- Wethersfield15 mi
- Newington15 mi
- Ellington15 mi
- Manchester15 mi
- Winsted15 mi
- Glastonbury16 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Southwick, MA10 mi
- Longmeadow, MA13 mi
- Agawam, MA13 mi
- Westfield, MA15 mi
- West Springfield, MA15 mi
- Springfield, MA16 mi
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.