TV channels & antenna towers in Hartford, Vermont
Hartford has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FE-D, 9.8 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Hartford
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWMUR-TVABC | 9 | 60 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Manchester, NH |
| IONWPXG-TVION | 21 | 61 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Concord, NH |
| NBCWPTZNBC | 5 | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Good | Plattsburgh, NY |
| CWWNNECW | 31 | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Good | Montpelier, VT |
| CBSWCAX-TVCBS | 3 | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Good | Burlington, VT |
| FOXWFFF-TVFox | 44 | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| ABCWVNYABC | 22 | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Burlington, VT |
Over-the-air TV in Hartford
Hartford, Vermont has a population of about 9,780. There are 19 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 3 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Hartford, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Burlington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Burlington's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 22 (WVNY), CBS on channel 3 (WCAX-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WPTZ), Fox on channel 44 (WFFF-TV), CW on channel 31 (WNNE) and ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV). 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 Hartford
Point your antenna NNW, at about 339°. The main network towers for Hartford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WPTZ, WNNE, WCAX-TV, WFFF-TV and WVNY, transmit from the same tower site about 64 miles north of Hartford (339° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hartford at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hartford, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hartford
The farthest main network tower for Hartford is WFFF-TV (Fox), 64 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Hartford
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W36FE-DLow power | 9.8 mi | 70° ENE | Good | Hanover, NH |
| WYCU-LDLow power | 18 mi | 174° S | Fair | Charlestown, Etc., NH |
| W23EU-DTranslator | 34 mi | 259° W | Poor | Rutland, VT |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 43 mi | 182° S | Fair | Keene, NH |
| W30DM-DTranslator | 52 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| W25BT-DTranslator | 55 mi | 315° NW | Poor | Monkton, VT |
| WLED-TVFull power | 56 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Littleton, NH |
| WYDNFull power | 61 mi | 122° ESE | Weak | Lowell, MA |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 62 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WETKFull power | 64 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Burlington, VT |
| WENH-TVFull power | 66 mi | 120° ESE | Poor | Durham, NH |
| WVTBFull power | 67 mi | 19° NNE | Fair | St. Johnsbury, VT |
How Hartford compares with the rest of Vermont
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Hartford ranks 9th of 82 places in Vermont: more than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 60 miles away, against a state median of 40 miles.
39% of Vermont's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is East Concord, 49 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hartford: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 339° NNW, the direction of WFFF-TV (Fox), 64 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 10 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 Hartford, VT?
ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Hartford. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in Hartford, VT?
CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Hartford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Hartford, VT?
NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Hartford. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Hartford, VT?
Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Hartford. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Hartford, VT?
CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 64 miles NNW of Hartford. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hartford?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Hartford; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Hartford?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 339°. The main network towers for Hartford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hartford?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hartford?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Hartford?
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 Vermont cities
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- Chelsea23 mi
- Randolph25 mi
- Rutland32 mi
- Rockingham34 mi
- Barre38 mi
- Londonderry38 mi
- Brandon39 mi
- Montpelier43 mi
- Townshend45 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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- Bristol, NH30 mi
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- Franklin, NH38 mi
- Northfield, NH41 mi
- Laconia, NH44 mi
- Hopkinton, NH46 mi
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- Moultonborough, NH47 mi
More: all TV stations in Vermont · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hartford; signal estimates ignore terrain.