WMED-TV
Full power TV station · Calais, Maine
WMED-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Calais, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 5 cities and towns within 25 miles.
About WMED-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 3.5 kW effective radiated power, WMED-TV runs more power than 2% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 133 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 3% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 37 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 25 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 5 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,080 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Calais, ME |
| Tower location | 45.02922, -67.32303 |
| Effective radiated power | 3.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 133 m (436 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 39649 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMED-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais, ME | 11 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Eastport, ME | 18 mi | 298° WNW | Fair |
| East Machias, ME | 20 mi | 9° N | Fair |
| Machias, ME | 23 mi | 17° NNE | Fair |
| Machiasport, ME | 23 mi | 9° N | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMED-TV transmitter tower?
WMED-TV broadcasts from a tower at 45.0292, -67.3230, near Calais, ME. It is licensed to Calais, Maine.
How far does WMED-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 25 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 43 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMED-TV with an antenna?
About 8,080 people live in the 5 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMED-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMED-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.