You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 04074 (South Portland, ME)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 04074 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 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: NNW (335°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (335°), 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 04074
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 · Translator | 7.1 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 24.0 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 25.3 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 24.0 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 26.5 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FG-D Portland, ME · Low Power | 8.5 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WMEA-TV Biddeford, ME · Full Power | 25.0 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 42.9 mi | NNE (24°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 26.5 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYW-LD Portland, ME · Low Power | 25.3 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SW (236°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | ION | WPXG-TV Concord, NH · Full Power | 55.5 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Independent | WYDN Lowell, MA · Full Power | 55.5 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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