WCBB
Full power TV station · Augusta, Maine
WCBB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Augusta, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 179 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WCBB
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WCBB runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 304 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 29% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 179 cities and towns in our guide with about 794,000 residents, as far as Sanford, ME (62 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Augusta, ME |
| Tower location | 44.15417, -70.00972 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 304 m (997 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 39659 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCBB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabattus, ME | 5.4 mi | 64° ENE | Strong |
| Lisbon, ME | 9.7 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| Lewiston, ME | 11 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Auburn, ME | 12 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Gardiner, ME | 13 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Turner, ME | 14 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Augusta, ME | 16 mi | 227° SW | Strong |
| Topsham, ME | 16 mi | 354° N | Strong |
| Brunswick, ME | 17 mi | 352° N | Strong |
| North Bath, ME | 18 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| New Gloucester, ME | 19 mi | 46° NE | Strong |
| Bath, ME | 19 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Poland, ME | 20 mi | 71° ENE | Strong |
| Harpswell Center, ME | 24 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| Paris, ME | 25 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Yarmouth, ME | 26 mi | 20° NNE | Strong |
| Jay, ME | 26 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Raymond, ME | 29 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| North Windham, ME | 31 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Waterville, ME | 33 mi | 214° SW | Good |
| Winslow, ME | 33 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Portland, ME | 36 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| South Portland, ME | 37 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Westbrook, ME | 38 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| South Portland Gardens, ME | 39 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Gorham, ME | 39 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Buxton, ME | 44 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| West Scarborough, ME | 45 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Skowhegan, ME | 45 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Rockland, ME | 45 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 48 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Saco, ME | 50 mi | 25° NNE | Good |
| Biddeford, ME | 51 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Belfast, ME | 53 mi | 250° WSW | Good |
| Waterboro, ME | 55 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Kennebunk, ME | 60 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Berlin, NH | 62 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Sanford, ME | 62 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Ossipee, NH | 64 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Wells Beach Station, ME | 64 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCBB transmitter tower?
WCBB broadcasts from a tower at 44.1542, -70.0097, near Sabattus, ME. It is licensed to Augusta, Maine.
How far does WCBB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCBB with an antenna?
About 794,000 people live in the 179 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCBB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCBB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.