You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 04280 (Lewiston, ME)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 04280 · 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: WSW (244°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (244°), 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 04280
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 | 25.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 36.8 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 25.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 3.7 mi | NE (45°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | ABC | WMTW Poland Spring, ME · Full Power | 39.5 mi | WSW (242°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 39.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 39.5 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14DA-D Harpswell, ME · Low Power | 22.7 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Cbs/Cw | WABI-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 63.2 mi | NE (50°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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