You can get 10 free TV channels in Lewiston, ME
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Lewiston. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: WSW (238°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (238°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Lewiston, ME
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 | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 19.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 31.2 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 19.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 9.2 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 33.8 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14DA-D Harpswell, ME · Low Power | 23.1 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYW-LD Portland, ME · Low Power | 31.2 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Cbs/Cw | WABI-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 68.6 mi | NE (51°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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