TV Channels in Essex, CT
ZIP Code: 06426 • Coordinates: 41.3511°N, 72.3972°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WFTY-DT
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
WJAR
Ch. 10-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 10-1
Charge! Ch. 10-3
Comet TV Ch. 10-4
NBC
WJAR
Ch. 10-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 10-2
Charge! Ch. 10-3
Comet TV Ch. 10-4
CBS
WPRI-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 12-2
Defy TV Ch. 12-4
True Crime Network Ch. 12-3
FOX
WNAC-TV
Ch. 64-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 64-4
CW Ch. 64-2
Rewind TV Ch. 64-3
PBS
WEDH
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-2
CW
WNAC-TV
Ch. 64-1 · 720p
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 64-1
Antenna TV Ch. 64-4
Rewind TV Ch. 64-3
MyN
WPRI-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 12-1
Defy TV Ch. 12-4
True Crime Network Ch. 12-3
ION
WPXQ-TV
Ch. 28-1 · 480i (w)
-68 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 28-1
Laff Ch. 69-2
Bounce TV Ch. 69-4
Busted Ch. 69-3
Game Show Central Ch. 69-5
HSN Ch. 69-6
QVC Ch. 69-8
Telemundo
WVIT
Ch. 30-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 30-1
COZI TV Ch. 30-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 30-3
Oxygen Ch. 30-4
TeleXitos Ch. 19-2
Univision
WFTY-DT
Ch. 67-4 · 480i (w)
-45 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 67-4
ION Mystery Ch. 67-5
NuestraVisión Ch. 67-7
Shop LC Ch. 67-6
True Crime Network Ch. 67-1
UniMás Ch. 67-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WFTY-DT SMITHTOWN, NY | 67-4 480i (w) | GritUnivisionION Mystery +4 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 222° SW |
| #2 | WLNY-TV RIVERHEAD, NY | 55-6 480i (w) | Defy TVHSNHSN2 +3 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 221° SW |
| #3 | WPRI-TV PROVIDENCE, RI | 12-1 1080i | CBSMyNDefy TV +1 | -61 dBm | Good | 57° ENE |
| #4 | WPRI-TV PROVIDENCE, RI | 12-1 1080i | CBSMyNDefy TV +1 | -61 dBm | Good | 57° ENE |
| #5 | WNAC-TV PROVIDENCE, RI | 64-1 720p | FOXAntenna TVCW +1 | -62 dBm | Good | 57° ENE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 15 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (160°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Essex
Essex, Connecticut (06426) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WFTY-DT at -45 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely