What channel is Univision on antenna in Hartford and New Haven?
Univision is channel 18.1 (WUVN).
It broadcasts on RF 22 (UHF), which any digital TV can receive.
Our terrain predictions put Univision on WUVN within antenna reach of about 30% of people in the Hartford and New Haven market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 20% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.
Updated from FCC data
How well Univision comes in around Hartford and New Haven
Patchy in 7 of 15 towns; strong in New Haven, Hartford, New Britain, West Haven and Milford city (balance); good in Ansonia; fair in Middletown; not expected in Poughkeepsie.
| Town | Univision signal | Antenna | Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven ZIP 06510 | Strong | Indoor likely | south (183°) |
| Hartford ZIP 06103 | Strong | Indoor likely | east-southeast (111°) |
| Waterbury ZIP 06702 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | south (174°) |
| New Britain ZIP 06053 | Strong | Indoor likely | east (85°) |
| Bristol ZIP 06010 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | east (85°) |
| Meriden ZIP 06450 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | south (191°) |
| West Haven ZIP 06516 | Strong | Indoor likely | south (179°) |
| Milford city (balance) ZIP 06461 | Strong | Indoor likely | south-southeast (165°) |
| Middletown ZIP 06459 | Fair | Roof, aimed | northeast (42°) |
| Norwich ZIP 06360 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | west-northwest (301°) |
| Torrington ZIP 06790 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | east-southeast (102°) |
| Poughkeepsie ZIP 12601 | Not expected | – | – |
| Naugatuck ZIP 06770 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | south (173°) |
| New London ZIP 06320 | Patchy | Depends on the spot | southwest (234°) |
| Ansonia ZIP 06401 | Good | Attic or outdoor | south (169°) |
Predicted for the ZIP nearest each town's centre, for the best signal carrying Univision there. Hills and buildings near you can change it; tap a town for every channel, or check your own ZIP.
Lost Univision? 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 Univision still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the WUVN tower and handle UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary .
Where Univision 18.1 comes from
Which way to point for Univision around Hartford and New Haven
Aim at the WUVN tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | east-southeast (110°) | 11 mi |
| Meriden, CT | northeast (54°) | 20 mi |
| Milford city (balance), CT | northeast (42°) | 45 mi |
| Norwich, CT | west-northwest (299°) | 23 mi |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | east (89°) | 75 mi |
| Ansonia, CT | northeast (51°) | 40 mi |
The antenna you need for Univision in Hartford and New Haven
Univision 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 18.1 doesn't come in
Univision is also on:
- 43.1 WUTH-CD
More free channels from WUVN
- 18.4 LATV
Other networks in Hartford and New Haven
Questions about Univision 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