You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 03897 (Laconia, NH)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 03897 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: E (86°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (86°), 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 03897
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 | 28.5 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 30.9 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 41.7 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 41.7 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | PBS | WLED-TV Littleton, NH · Full Power | 36.9 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 28.5 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 28.5 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | PBS | WENH-TV Durham, NH · Full Power | 50.9 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | PBS | WVTB St. Johnsbury, VT · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WMUR-TV Manchester, NH · Full Power | 65.1 mi | SSW (192°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | ABC | WVNY Burlington, VT · Full Power | 85.2 mi | WNW (301°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WCAX-TV Burlington, VT · Full Power | 85.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WPTZ Plattsburgh, NY · Full Power | 85.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | NBC | WNNE Montpelier, VT · Full Power | 85.2 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WMEA-TV Biddeford, ME · Full Power | 42.8 mi | SE (142°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 67.7 mi | ENE (75°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WETK Burlington, VT · Full Power | 85.1 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WPXG-TV Concord, NH · Full Power | 49.9 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Independent | WYDN Lowell, MA · Full Power | 49.9 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Laconia, NH Free TV Channels (24.1 mi from ZIP 03897 center) · Browse all New Hampshire cities & ZIPs.
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