WMEB-TV
Full power TV station · Orono, Maine
WMEB-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Orono, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 108 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WMEB-TV
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, WMEB-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 293 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 25% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 108 cities and towns in our guide with about 299,000 residents, as far as Bangor, ME (11 miles).
WMEB-TV shares its transmitter site with W36FM-D, WVII-TV (ABC) and WFVX-LD (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Orono, ME |
| Tower location | 44.76250, -68.56556 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 293 m (961 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 39648 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMEB-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden, ME | 5.6 mi | 83° E | Strong |
| Orono, ME | 9.8 mi | 148° SSE | Strong |
| Brewer, ME | 9.9 mi | 104° ESE | Strong |
| Bangor, ME | 11 mi | 104° ESE | Strong |
| Old Town, ME | 12 mi | 162° SSE | Strong |
| Orrington, ME | 13 mi | 80° E | Strong |
| Milford, ME | 13 mi | 163° SSE | Strong |
| Hampden, ME | 13 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Orland, ME | 16 mi | 32° NNE | Strong |
| Ellsworth, ME | 17 mi | 335° NNW | Strong |
| Bucksport, ME | 17 mi | 41° NE | Strong |
| Hermon, ME | 17 mi | 101° E | Strong |
| Levant, ME | 20 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Hancock, ME | 22 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| Carmel, ME | 24 mi | 96° E | Strong |
| Bar Harbor, ME | 31 mi | 326° NW | Good |
| Belfast, ME | 32 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Corinna, ME | 36 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Dexter, ME | 40 mi | 117° ESE | Good |
| Pittsfield, ME | 40 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Lincoln, ME | 42 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Dover-Foxcroft, ME | 43 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Camden, ME | 45 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Rockport, ME | 47 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Benton, ME | 50 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| China, ME | 51 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Union, ME | 52 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Fairfield, ME | 52 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Rockland, ME | 53 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Winslow, ME | 54 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Waterville, ME | 54 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Warren, ME | 55 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Skowhegan, ME | 57 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Jefferson, ME | 58 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
| Vassalboro, ME | 59 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Oakland, ME | 59 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Windsor, ME | 59 mi | 58° ENE | Fair |
| Saint George, ME | 60 mi | 31° NNE | Fair |
| Sidney, ME | 62 mi | 67° ENE | Fair |
| Millinocket, ME | 62 mi | 173° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMEB-TV transmitter tower?
WMEB-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.7625, -68.5656, near Holden, ME. It is licensed to Orono, Maine.
How far does WMEB-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 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 WMEB-TV with an antenna?
About 299,000 people live in the 108 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMEB-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMEB-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.