You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 04003 (Portland, ME)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 04003 · 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: WNW (295°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (295°), 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 04003
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 29.1 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 29.1 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 29.1 mi | N (356°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14DA-D Harpswell, ME · Low Power | 5.0 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 40.2 mi | WNW (281°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 37.9 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 40.2 mi | WNW (281°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 40.2 mi | WNW (281°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FG-D Portland, ME · Low Power | 17.1 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WMEA-TV Biddeford, ME · Full Power | 47.1 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 73.0 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYW-LD Portland, ME · Low Power | 37.9 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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