WPFO
Full power TV station · Waterville, Maine
WPFO is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Waterville, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 261 cities and towns within 75 miles.
About WPFO
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, WPFO runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 479 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 69% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 64 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 75 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 261 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,280,000 residents, as far as Concord, NH (72 miles).
WPFO shares its transmitter site with WGME-TV (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 | Waterville, ME |
| Tower location | 43.92472, -70.49083 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 84088 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPFO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ME | 18 mi | 227° SW | Strong |
| Westbrook, ME | 18 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Lewiston, ME | 18 mi | 229° SW | Strong |
| Buxton, ME | 20 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Lisbon, ME | 21 mi | 249° WSW | Strong |
| South Portland Gardens, ME | 22 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| Portland, ME | 22 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| South Portland, ME | 23 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| West Scarborough, ME | 25 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Brunswick, ME | 26 mi | 272° W | Strong |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 29 mi | 349° NNW | Good |
| Waterboro, ME | 29 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Saco, ME | 29 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Biddeford, ME | 30 mi | 356° N | Good |
| Bath, ME | 33 mi | 272° W | Good |
| North Bath, ME | 34 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Sanford, ME | 36 mi | 23° NNE | Good |
| Wells Beach Station, ME | 42 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Augusta, ME | 44 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Rochester, NH | 49 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Somersworth, NH | 49 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| South Berwick, ME | 50 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Berlin, NH | 51 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| York Beach, ME | 52 mi | 6° N | Good |
| Gilford, NH | 53 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Dover, NH | 54 mi | 21° NNE | Good |
| Barrington, NH | 56 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Laconia, NH | 56 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Durham, NH | 59 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Portsmouth, NH | 60 mi | 13° NNE | Good |
| Waterville, ME | 61 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Winslow, ME | 61 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Franklin, NH | 67 mi | 60° ENE | Good |
| Exeter, NH | 69 mi | 19° NNE | Fair |
| Rockland, ME | 70 mi | 260° W | Fair |
| Hampton, NH | 70 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| East Concord, NH | 71 mi | 48° NE | Fair |
| Concord, NH | 72 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Pembroke, NH | 72 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Seabrook, NH | 74 mi | 15° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPFO transmitter tower?
WPFO broadcasts from a tower at 43.9247, -70.4908, near Raymond, ME. It is licensed to Waterville, Maine.
How far does WPFO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 75 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WPFO with an antenna?
About 1,280,000 people live in the 261 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPFO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPFO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.