TV channels & antenna towers in Waterbury, Connecticut

Waterbury has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTXX-LD, 5.9 miles to the NE.

Open Waterbury in the live finder

41TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

5.9 mito the closest tower

108,802population

Network channels in Waterbury

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWTNHABC	8	11 mi	151° SSE	Good	New Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo	19	15 mi	49° NE	Strong	Hartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC	30	15 mi	49° NE	Strong	New Britain, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox	61	15 mi	48° NE	Strong	Hartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW	20	15 mi	48° NE	Good	Waterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION	26	15 mi	48° NE	Strong	New London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV	35.1	15 mi	48° NE	Fair	Hartford, New Haven, CT
CBSWFSBCBS	3	20 mi	40° NE	Strong	Hartford, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision	18	32 mi	71° ENE	Fair	Hartford, CT
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision	43	40 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWWLPCW	22.2	41 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Springfield, MA
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo	14	41 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Springfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC	40	52 mi	24° NNE	Good	Springfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS	33	52 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Springfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW	28.2	52 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Springfield, MA
IONWPXQ-TVION	69	66 mi	93° E	Weak	Newport, RI

Over-the-air TV in Waterbury

With roughly 109,000 residents, Waterbury is a city in Connecticut. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 8 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 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.

The strongest network signals here 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 18 (WUVN) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (fair signal). 8 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 Waterbury

The main network towers around Waterbury are in different directions: ABC 151° SSE (11 mi), CBS 40° NE (20 mi), NBC 49° NE (15 mi) and Fox 48° NE (15 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 15 miles northeast of Waterbury (49° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Waterbury at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Waterbury

The farthest main network tower for Waterbury is WFSB (CBS), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Waterbury

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTXX-LDLow power	5.9 mi	45° NE	Good	Springfield, MA
WCTXFull power	11 mi	151° SSE	Good	New Haven, CT
WEDYFull power	15 mi	48° NE	Strong	New Haven, CT
WEDHFull power	15 mi	48° NE	Strong	Hartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A	15 mi	48° NE	Fair	Manchester, Etc., VT
WETN-LDClass A	19 mi	167° SSE	Fair	Allingtown, CT
WWAX-LDLow power	20 mi	40° NE	Fair	Hartford, CT
WXGN-LDLow power	20 mi	257° WSW	Fair	Danbury, CT
WRNT-LDLow power	21 mi	38° NE	Fair	Hartford, CT
WUTH-CDClass A	32 mi	71° ENE	Fair	Hartford, CT
WEDNFull power	46 mi	93° E	Weak	Norwich, CT
WLNY-TVFull power	46 mi	171° S	Good	Riverhead, NY
WFTY-DTFull power	46 mi	174° S	Good	Smithtown, NY
WZPK-LDTranslator	50 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Monticello, NY
W23ER-DTranslator	50 mi	283° WNW	Weak	Poughkeepsie, NY
WNYJ-LDLow power	50 mi	283° WNW	Poor	Newburgh, NY
WGBY-TVFull power	52 mi	24° NNE	Fair	Springfield, MA
WVVH-CDClass A	55 mi	138° SE	Poor	Southampton, NY
W20CQ-DLow power	57 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Hempstead, NY
WLIG-LDLow power	57 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Plainview, Etc., NY
W28DA-DTranslator	61 mi	350° N	Poor	Pittsfield, MA
WEPT-CDClass A	61 mi	228° SW	Poor	Peekskill, NY
WLWCFull power	66 mi	93° E	Weak	New Bedford, MA
WYNB-LDLow power	68 mi	278° W	Poor	Ellenville, NY
WVMA-CDClass A	69 mi	72° ENE	Poor	Providence, RI

How Waterbury compares with the rest of Connecticut

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Waterbury ranks 111th of 183 places in Connecticut: fewer than the typical Connecticut town (26). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 15 miles.

16% of Connecticut's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Waterbury: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 40° NE, the direction of WFSB (CBS), 20 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 24 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 Waterbury, CT?

ABC is on channel 8 from WTNH, broadcasting from 11 miles SSE of Waterbury. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Waterbury, CT?

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

What channel is NBC in Waterbury, CT?

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

What channel is Fox in Waterbury, CT?

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

What channel is CW in Waterbury, CT?

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

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Waterbury; around 24 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 Waterbury?

What kind of antenna do I need in Waterbury?

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 Waterbury?

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 Waterbury?

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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