TV channels & antenna towers in Terramuggus, Connecticut

Terramuggus has 41 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 WUVN (Univision), 5.1 miles to the N.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
5.1 mito the closest tower
1,025population

Network channels in Terramuggus

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIWUVNUnivision18 5.1 mi357° N GoodHartford, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 19 mi284° WNW GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 19 mi284° WNW GoodNew Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 19 mi284° WNW GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 19 mi284° WNW GoodWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 19 mi284° WNW GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 19 mi284° WNW FairHartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS3 20 mi299° WNW StrongHartford, CT
ABCWTNHABC8 29 mi240° WSW FairNew Haven, CT
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 33 mi339° NNW WeakSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 33 mi339° NNW FairSpringfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 33 mi339° NNW WeakSpringfield, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION69 37 mi105° ESE GoodNewport, RI
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 43 mi348° NNW GoodSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 43 mi348° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 44 mi348° NNW PoorSpringfield, MA
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 63 mi75° ENE PoorProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 63 mi75° ENE WeakNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 63 mi75° ENE FairProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 63 mi75° ENE PoorProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 63 mi74° ENE PoorProvidence, RI

Over-the-air TV in Terramuggus

With roughly 1,030 residents, Terramuggus is a small community in Connecticut. Our map shows 41 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 8 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 15 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther 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 (good 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 Terramuggus

The main network towers around Terramuggus are in different directions: ABC 348° NNW (43 mi), CBS 299° WNW (20 mi), NBC 284° WNW (19 mi) and Fox 284° WNW (19 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 19 miles west of Terramuggus (284° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Terramuggus at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Terramuggus

The farthest main network tower for Terramuggus is WGGB-TV (ABC), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Terramuggus

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WUTH-CDClass A5.1 mi 357° NGoodHartford, CT
WEDNFull power18 mi 117° ESEFairNorwich, CT
WEDYFull power19 mi 284° WNWGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power19 mi 284° WNWGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A19 mi 284° WNWFairManchester, Etc., VT
WWAX-LDLow power20 mi 299° WNWFairHartford, CT
WRNT-LDLow power20 mi 304° WNWFairHartford, CT
WTXX-LDLow power26 mi 268° WFairSpringfield, MA
WCTXFull power29 mi 240° WSWFairNew Haven, CT
WETN-LDClass A35 mi 227° SWWeakAllingtown, CT
WLWCFull power37 mi 105° ESEGoodNew Bedford, MA
WVMA-CDClass A39 mi 67° ENEWeakProvidence, RI
WGBY-TVFull power43 mi 348° NNWFairSpringfield, MA
WVVH-CDClass A46 mi 172° SPoorSouthampton, NY
WXGN-LDLow power51 mi 259° WPoorDanbury, CT
WLNY-TVFull power56 mi 205° SSWFairRiverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power57 mi 206° SSWFairSmithtown, NY
WMPX-LDLow power58 mi 64° ENEPoorDennis, MA
WSBE-TVFull power63 mi 75° ENEPoorProvidence, RI
W28DA-DTranslator68 mi 323° NWPoorPittsfield, MA

How Terramuggus compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Terramuggus ranks 82nd of 183 places in Connecticut: the same as the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 5.1 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 Glastonbury, 8.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Terramuggus: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 348° NNW, the direction of WGGB-TV (ABC), 43 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 Terramuggus, CT?

ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NNW of Terramuggus. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Terramuggus, CT?

CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Terramuggus. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Terramuggus, CT?

NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Terramuggus. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Terramuggus, CT?

Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Terramuggus. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Terramuggus, CT?

CW is on channel 20 from WCCT-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Terramuggus. Estimated signal: good.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Terramuggus; around 26 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 Terramuggus?

The main network towers around Terramuggus are in different directions: ABC 348° NNW (43 mi), CBS 299° WNW (20 mi), NBC 284° WNW (19 mi) and Fox 284° WNW (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Terramuggus?

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. The towers are spread over about 64° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Terramuggus?

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 Terramuggus?

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 Terramuggus; signal estimates ignore terrain.