WCCT-TV, CW television affiliate in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
WCCT-TV is a television station based in Waterbury, Connecticut, broadcasting from Hartford on channel 20 with ownership under Tegna, a company that operates multiple stations across the country. The station operates as a full-power digital broadcaster with 220 kilowatts, reaching viewers across the Hartford and New Haven television market through various platforms including satellite services.
Founded in 1953 as WATR-TV, the station was Connecticut's second UHF station, initially airing ABC and DuMont network content. Over decades it changed affiliations multiple times, moving through NBC and UPN before joining The CW network in 2006 and adopting the WCCT-TV call sign in 2010.
You can watch the station on Dish Network and DirecTV on channel 20, with additional information available at yourcwtv.com/partners/hartford for schedules and programming details. The transmitter operates from Rattlesnake Mountain in Farmington, providing clear reception across the Hartford and New Haven areas.
The station pioneered adoption of ATSC 3.0 technology, serving as a testing ground for Next Gen TV in Connecticut with improved picture quality and interactive features. This advancement allows the station to offer viewers a more modern broadcasting experience compared to traditional digital television methods.
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