You can get 14 free TV channels in Bangor, ME
12 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Bangor. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
12 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: SE (141°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (141°), 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 Bangor, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | ABC | WVII-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | NBC | WLBZ Bangor, ME · Full Power | 8.7 mi | SE (138°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | PBS | WMEB-TV Orono, ME · Full Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20ER-D Bangor, ME · Low Power | 1.6 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32FS-D Bangor, ME · Low Power | 1.6 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBGR-LD Bangor/Dedham, ME · Low Power | 5.7 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15DS-D Bangor, ME · Low Power | 5.7 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34EQ-D Bangor, ME · Low Power | 5.7 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFVX-LD Bangor, ME · Low Power | 11.9 mi | ESE (114°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FM-D Etna, ME · Low Power | 12.0 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Cbs/Cw | WABI-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 16.7 mi | WSW (239°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FA-D Bangor, ME · Low Power | 16.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21EO-D Orono, ME · Low Power | 16.7 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SW (233°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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