You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 04286 (Auburn, ME)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 04286 · 0 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: SSE (155°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (155°), 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 04286
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 | 38.8 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WGME-TV Portland, ME · Full Power | 37.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | NBC | WCSH Portland, ME · Full Power | 38.4 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | FOX | WPFO Waterville, ME · Full Power | 37.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 45.5 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 51 | CW | WPXT Portland, ME · Full Power | 38.8 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04BS-D Bethel, ME · Translator | 4.4 mi | ENE (67°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | PBS | WLED-TV Littleton, NH · Full Power | 43.5 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | PBS | WVTB St. Johnsbury, VT · Full Power | 52.2 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | ION | WIPL Lewiston, ME · Full Power | 38.8 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
Closest city guide: Auburn, ME Free TV Channels (37.4 mi from ZIP 04286 center) · Browse all Maine cities & ZIPs.
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