WFVX-LD (Fox) · Channel 22
Low power TV station · Bangor, Maine
WFVX-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 22, licensed to Bangor, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 71 cities and towns within 47 miles.
About WFVX-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 47 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 71 cities and towns in our guide with about 191,000 residents, as far as Bangor, ME (11 miles).
WFVX-LD shares its transmitter site with WVII-TV (ABC), W36FM-D and WMEB-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WGME-TV in Portland, ME, 111 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 22 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Bangor, ME |
| Tower location | 44.75978, -68.56642 |
| Effective radiated power | 14 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 229 m (751 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 15287 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFVX-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden, ME | 5.5 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Dedham, ME | 6.6 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Eddington, ME | 7.7 mi | 126° SE | Good |
| Veazie, ME | 8.7 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Brewer, ME | 9.9 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Orono, ME | 10.0 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Bangor, ME | 11 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Old Town, ME | 13 mi | 162° SSE | Fair |
| Orrington, ME | 13 mi | 81° E | Fair |
| Hampden, ME | 13 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Milford, ME | 13 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Orland, ME | 16 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Ellsworth, ME | 17 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Bucksport, ME | 17 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
| Hermon, ME | 17 mi | 101° ESE | Fair |
| Levant, ME | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Hancock, ME | 22 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Greenbush, ME | 23 mi | 169° S | Fair |
| Hudson, ME | 23 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Stockton Springs, ME | 24 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Carmel, ME | 24 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Bar Harbor, ME | 31 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Belfast, ME | 32 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Charleston, ME | 32 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Gouldsboro, ME | 32 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Enfield, ME | 34 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Newport, ME | 35 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Corinna, ME | 36 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Tremont, ME | 37 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Deer Isle, ME | 37 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Palmyra, ME | 39 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Lincolnville, ME | 40 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Milo, ME | 40 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Dexter, ME | 40 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Pittsfield, ME | 40 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Lincoln, ME | 42 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Saint Albans, ME | 43 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Dover-Foxcroft, ME | 44 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Camden, ME | 45 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Albion, ME | 46 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFVX-LD transmitter tower?
WFVX-LD broadcasts from a tower at 44.7598, -68.5664, near Holden, ME. It is licensed to Bangor, Maine.
What channel is WFVX-LD on?
WFVX-LD appears as virtual channel 22 (22.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WFVX-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 47 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 55 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFVX-LD with an antenna?
About 191,000 people live in the 71 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFVX-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFVX-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.