TV channels & antenna towers in Addison, Maine

Addison has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMED-TV, 35 miles to the NE.

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14TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

35 mito the closest tower

1,257population

Network channels in Addison

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	42 mi	284° WNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	42 mi	284° WNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	46 mi	280° W	Weak	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	59 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Bangor/Dedham, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	66 mi	276° W	Poor	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Addison

Addison, Maine has a population of about 1,260. There are 14 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Addison, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Bangor, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bangor's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WVII-TV), NBC on channel 2 (WLBZ), Fox on channel 22 (WFVX-LD), CW on channel 5.2 (WABI-TV) and MeTV on channel 18.1 (WBGR-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, 237 miles to the southwest. 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Addison

Point your antenna WNW, at about 282°. The main network towers for Addison sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

WLBZ (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Addison. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Addison

The farthest main network tower for Addison is WLBZ (NBC), 46 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Addison

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMED-TVFull power	35 mi	36° NE	Weak	Calais, ME
W36FM-DLow power	42 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Etna, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	42 mi	284° WNW	Good	Orono, ME
W20ER-DLow power	54 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	54 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W15DS-DLow power	59 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	59 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	66 mi	276° W	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	66 mi	276° W	Poor	Orono, ME

How Addison compares with the rest of Maine

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Addison ranks 221st of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 42 miles away, against a state median of 28 miles.

53% of Maine's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Addison: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 280° W, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 46 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 3 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Addison, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WNW of Addison. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Addison, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 46 miles W of Addison. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Addison, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 42 miles WNW of Addison. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Addison, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles W of Addison. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Addison?

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Addison; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Addison?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 282°. The main network towers for Addison sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Addison?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Addison?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Addison?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Maine · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Addison; signal estimates ignore terrain.