What channel is PBS on antenna in Hartford and New Haven?
PBS is channel 24.1 (WEDH).
It broadcasts on RF 30 (UHF), which any digital TV can receive.
Our terrain predictions put PBS on WEDH within antenna reach of about 80% of people in the Hartford and New Haven market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 51% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.
Updated from FCC data
How well PBS comes in around Hartford and New Haven
Strong in 9 of 15 towns; good in Torrington, Poughkeepsie and Naugatuck; fair in Waterbury and New London; patchy in Norwich.
| Town | PBS signal | Antenna | Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven ZIP 06510 | Strong | Indoor likely | west (262°) |
| Hartford ZIP 06103 | Strong | Indoor likely | west-southwest (242°) |
| Waterbury ZIP 06702 | Fair | Roof, aimed | south-southwest (202°) |
| New Britain ZIP 06053 | Strong | Indoor likely | west-northwest (299°) |
| Bristol ZIP 06010 | Strong | Indoor likely | east-northeast (74°) |
| Meriden ZIP 06450 | Strong | Indoor likely | north-northwest (348°) |
| West Haven ZIP 06516 | Strong | Indoor likely | west (272°) |
| Milford city (balance) ZIP 06461 | Strong | Indoor likely | west-northwest (299°) |
| Middletown ZIP 06459 | Strong | Indoor likely | northwest (319°) |
| Norwich ZIP 06360 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | west-northwest (287°) |
| Torrington ZIP 06790 | Good | Attic or outdoor | east-southeast (118°) |
| Poughkeepsie ZIP 12601 | Good | Attic or outdoor | north (356°) |
| Naugatuck ZIP 06770 | Good | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (206°) |
| New London ZIP 06320 | Fair | Roof, aimed | west-northwest (303°) |
| Ansonia ZIP 06401 | Strong | Indoor likely | southwest (232°) |
Predicted for the ZIP nearest each town's centre, for the best signal carrying PBS there. Hills and buildings near you can change it; tap a town for every channel, or check your own ZIP.
Lost PBS? Rescan your TV first
Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If PBS still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the WEDH tower and handle UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary .
Where PBS 24.1 comes from
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Works on any digital TV
WEDH RF 30 · UHF
WEDH's own transmitter.
Which way to point for PBS around Hartford and New Haven
Aim at the WEDH tower , at the main tower site with most other stations.
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | west-southwest (241°) | 9 mi |
| Meriden, CT | north (350°) | 12 mi |
| Milford city (balance), CT | north-northeast (20°) | 35 mi |
| Norwich, CT | west-northwest (286°) | 40 mi |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | east (89°) | 56 mi |
| Ansonia, CT | north-northeast (26°) | 28 mi |
The antenna you need for PBS in Hartford and New Haven
PBS reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so any antenna that picks up UHF will do. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.
The best antenna for all of Hartford and New Haven · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary
If 24.1 doesn't come in
PBS is also on:
More free channels from WEDH
- 24.2 PBS Kids
Other networks in Hartford and New Haven
Questions about PBS in Hartford and New Haven
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Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out