You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 04617 (Belfast, ME)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 04617 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: N (1°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (1°), 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 04617
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | NBC | WLBZ Bangor, ME · Full Power | 25.8 mi | N (6°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 5 | Cbs/Cw | WABI-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 29.1 mi | NW (324°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WVII-TV Bangor, ME · Full Power | 28.4 mi | NNE (16°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WMEB-TV Orono, ME · Full Power | 28.6 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFVX-LD Bangor, ME · Low Power | 28.4 mi | NNE (16°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FA-D Bangor, ME · Low Power | 29.1 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WCBB Augusta, ME · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36FM-D Etna, ME · Low Power | 28.4 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Belfast, ME Free TV Channels (15.4 mi from ZIP 04617 center) · Browse all Maine cities & ZIPs.
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