You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 03851 (Rochester, NH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 03851 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NE (39°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (39°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 03851
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 | 31.1 mi | NNE (25°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 33.1 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WMEA-TV Biddeford, ME · Full Power | 11.2 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 20.3 mi | SSW (207°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WMUR-TV Manchester, NH · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SW (222°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 43.0 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 43.0 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 31.1 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | ION | WPXG-TV Concord, NH · Full Power | 22.9 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 31.1 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | Independent | WYDN Lowell, MA · Full Power | 22.9 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | ABC | WCVB-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WBZ-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 70.8 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | PBS | WGBX-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WGBH-TV Boston, MA · Full Power | 79.0 mi | S (187°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | Univision | WUTF-TV Worcester, MA · Full Power | 78.6 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYW-LD Portland, ME · Low Power | 33.1 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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