WBGR-LD (MeTV) · Channel 18.1
Low power TV station · Bangor/Dedham, Maine
WBGR-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with MeTV on virtual channel 18.1, licensed to Bangor/Dedham, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 13 miles.
About WBGR-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 13 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 17 cities and towns in our guide with about 88,600 residents, as far as Bangor, ME (7.4 miles).
WBGR-LD shares its transmitter site with W15DS-D and W34EQ-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other MeTV station in our data is WLNE-TV in New Bedford, MA, 241 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
MeTV (Memorable Entertainment Television) is a free over-the-air network of classic TV series from the 1950s through the 1990s. It is often carried on a subchannel of a local station.
Station facts
| Network | MeTV |
| Virtual channel | 18.1 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Bangor/Dedham, ME |
| Tower location | 44.87889, -68.88214 |
| Effective radiated power | 1 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 33959 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBGR-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levant, ME | 2.7 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Kenduskeag, ME | 3.7 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Hermon, ME | 5.0 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
| Bangor, ME | 7.4 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Brewer, ME | 8.2 mi | 314° NW | Fair |
| Hudson, ME | 8.4 mi | 181° S | Fair |
| Veazie, ME | 9.1 mi | 288° WNW | Fair |
| Hampden, ME | 9.5 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Eddington, ME | 9.9 mi | 292° WNW | Fair |
| Carmel, ME | 10 mi | 56° NE | Fair |
| Orono, ME | 10 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Orrington, ME | 11 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Etna, ME | 12 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Old Town, ME | 12 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Milford, ME | 13 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
| Bradley, ME | 13 mi | 257° WSW | Fair |
| Stetson, ME | 13 mi | 94° E | Fair |
| Holden, ME | 13 mi | 311° NW | Weak |
| Bradford, ME | 13 mi | 168° SSE | Weak |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBGR-LD transmitter tower?
WBGR-LD broadcasts from a tower at 44.8789, -68.8821, near Levant, ME. It is licensed to Bangor/Dedham, Maine.
What channel is WBGR-LD on?
WBGR-LD appears as virtual channel 18.1 (18.1.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying MeTV.
How far does WBGR-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 13 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 31 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBGR-LD with an antenna?
About 88,600 people live in the 17 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBGR-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBGR-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.