WWPI-CD (NBC) · Channel 16
Class A TV station · Presque Isle, Maine
WWPI-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 16, licensed to Presque Isle, Maine. Its signal is estimated to reach about 8 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WWPI-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 8 cities and towns in our guide with about 30,400 residents.
WWPI-CD shares its transmitter site with WAGM-TV (CW) and WMEM-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other NBC station in our data is WLBZ in Bangor, ME, 132 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 16 |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | Presque Isle, ME |
| Tower location | 46.55114, -67.80889 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 181585 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WWPI-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton, ME | 7.8 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Presque Isle, ME | 13 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Fort Fairfield, ME | 15 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Caribou, ME | 23 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Madawaska, ME | 24 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Limestone, ME | 25 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Houlton, ME | 29 mi | 3° N | Fair |
| Hodgdon, ME | 34 mi | 5° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WWPI-CD transmitter tower?
WWPI-CD broadcasts from a tower at 46.5511, -67.8089, near Easton, ME. It is licensed to Presque Isle, Maine.
What channel is WWPI-CD on?
WWPI-CD appears as virtual channel 16 (16.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does WWPI-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WWPI-CD with an antenna?
About 30,400 people live in the 8 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WWPI-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WWPI-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.