TV channels & antenna towers in Middlebury (village), Vermont

Middlebury (village) has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W25BT-D, 15 miles to the N.

16TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
6,588population

Network channels in Middlebury (village)

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWPTZNBC5 39 mi26° NNE GoodPlattsburgh, NY
CWWNNECW31 39 mi26° NNE GoodMontpelier, VT
CBSWCAX-TVCBS3 39 mi26° NNE GoodBurlington, VT
FOXWFFF-TVFox44 39 mi26° NNE FairBurlington, VT
ABCWVNYABC22 39 mi26° NNE FairBurlington, VT

Over-the-air TV in Middlebury (village)

Middlebury (village), Vermont has a population of about 6,590. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 2 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Middlebury (village), 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Burlington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Burlington's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 22 (WVNY), CBS on channel 3 (WCAX-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WPTZ), Fox on channel 44 (WFFF-TV) and CW on channel 31 (WNNE). 3 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 Middlebury (village)

Point your antenna NNE, at about 26°. The main network towers for Middlebury (village) 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 39 miles northeast of Middlebury (village) (26° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Middlebury (village) at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Middlebury (village)

The farthest main network tower for Middlebury (village) is WFFF-TV (Fox), 39 miles away with a fair 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 Middlebury (village)

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W25BT-DTranslator15 mi 9° NWeakMonkton, VT
W29EW-DTranslator30 mi 334° NNWPoorWillsboro, NY
W23EU-DTranslator32 mi 165° SSEPoorRutland, VT
WETKFull power39 mi 26° NNEFairBurlington, VT
WYCIFull power53 mi 296° WNWPoorSaranac Lake, NY
W36FE-DLow power55 mi 112° ESEPoorHanover, NH
WNCE-CDClass A58 mi 210° SSWPoorGlens Falls, NY
WCFE-TVFull power59 mi 323° NWFairPlattsburgh, NY
W30DM-DTranslator59 mi 177° SPoorManchester, Etc., VT
WYCU-LDLow power61 mi 134° SEPoorCharlestown, Etc., NH
W25AT-DTranslator66 mi 279° WPoorTupper Lake, NY

How Middlebury (village) compares with the rest of Vermont

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Middlebury (village) ranks 55th of 82 places in Vermont: fewer than the typical Vermont town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 39 miles away, against a state median of 40 miles.

54% of Vermont's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Burlington, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Middlebury (village): 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 26° NNE, the direction of WFFF-TV (Fox), 39 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 7 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 Middlebury (village), VT?

ABC is on channel 22 from WVNY, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Middlebury (village). Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Middlebury (village), VT?

CBS is on channel 3 from WCAX-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Middlebury (village). Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Middlebury (village), VT?

NBC is on channel 5 from WPTZ, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Middlebury (village). Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Middlebury (village), VT?

Fox is on channel 44 from WFFF-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Middlebury (village). Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Middlebury (village), VT?

CW is on channel 31 from WNNE, broadcasting from 39 miles NNE of Middlebury (village). Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Middlebury (village)?

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Middlebury (village); around 7 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 Middlebury (village)?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 26°. The main network towers for Middlebury (village) sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Middlebury (village)?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Middlebury (village)?

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 Middlebury (village)?

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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