You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 04086 (Bath, ME)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 04086 · 3 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: W (272°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (272°), 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 04086
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 | 26.8 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 26.8 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 13.3 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 40.9 mi | WSW (259°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 38.3 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 40.9 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14DA-D Harpswell, ME · Low Power | 11.4 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 40.9 mi | WSW (259°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WMEA-TV Biddeford, ME · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FG-D Portland, ME · Low Power | 25.2 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFYW-LD Portland, ME · Low Power | 38.3 mi | W (259°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Cbs/Cw | WABI-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 66.9 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Bath, ME Free TV Channels (5.8 mi from ZIP 04086 center) · Browse all Maine cities & ZIPs.
📬 Get an email alert if local TV channels change in your area
When a local station changes frequencies or a new free channel signs on, we'll let you know it's time to rescan your TV.
100% free. Unsubscribe anytime in one click.