You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 06498 (Middletown, CT)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 06498 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NW (312°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (312°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 06498
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | WTNH New Haven, CT · Full Power | 25.9 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 61 | FOX | WTIC-TV Hartford, CT · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | WEDH Hartford, CT · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | PBS | WEDY New Haven, CT · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 59 | MyNetworkTV | WCTX New Haven, CT · Full Power | 25.9 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | ION | WHPX-TV New London, CT · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WFSB Hartford, CT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | NBC | WVIT New Britain, CT · Full Power | 33.0 mi | NNW (326°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 53 | PBS | WEDN Norwich, CT · Full Power | 22.0 mi | NE (47°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | PBS | WEDW Stamford, CT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WCCT-TV Waterbury, CT · Full Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | Independent | WZME Bridgeport, CT · Full Power | 36.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W26GB-D Norwich, CT · Low Power | 18.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32GJ-D Willimantic, CT · Low Power | 18.2 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | Local / LPTV | WRDM-CD Hartford, CT · Class A | 33.0 mi | NNW (326°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | UniMás | WFTY-DT Smithtown, NY · Full Power | 37.8 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | NBC | WWLP Springfield, MA · Full Power | 55.2 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | PBS | WGBY-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 65.4 mi | N (352°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | ION | WLWC New Bedford, MA · Full Power | 38.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 69 | ION | WPXQ-TV Newport, RI · Full Power | 38.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | Independent | WLNY-TV Riverhead, NY · Full Power | 36.1 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHCT-LD Hartford, New Haven, CT · Low Power | 33.2 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGGB-TV Springfield, MA · Full Power | 65.4 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WPRI-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 72.6 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WJAR Providence, RI · Full Power | 72.8 mi | ENE (57°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | FOX | WNAC-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 73.4 mi | ENE (57°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WSBE-TV Providence, RI · Full Power | 72.8 mi | ENE (57°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WGBH-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 94.8 mi | NE (43°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | Univision | WUVN Hartford, CT · Full Power | 28.0 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVMA-CD Hartford, CT · Class A | 29.5 mi | NNE (27°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWAX-LD Hartford, CT · Low Power | 36.7 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRNT-LD Hartford, CT · Low Power | 37.8 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | MeTV | WJLP Middletown Township, NJ · Full Power | 89.8 mi | WSW (244°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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