TV channels & antenna towers in Bradford, Maine

Bradford has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W15DS-D, 13 miles to the SSE.

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15TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

1,233population

Network channels in Bradford

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	13 mi	168° SSE	Weak	Bangor/Dedham, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	26 mi	195° SSW	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	26 mi	150° SSE	Weak	Bangor, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	28 mi	139° SE	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	28 mi	139° SE	Fair	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Bradford

With roughly 1,230 residents, Bradford is a small community in Maine. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 4 full-power and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 1 farther 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT, 194 miles to the west. 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Bradford

Point your antenna SE, at about 145°. The main network towers for Bradford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Bradford, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bradford

The farthest main network tower for Bradford is WVII-TV (ABC), 28 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Bradford

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W15DS-DLow power	13 mi	168° SSE	Weak	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	13 mi	168° SSE	Weak	Bangor, ME
W20ER-DLow power	17 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	17 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Bangor, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	17 mi	260° W	Fair	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	26 mi	195° SSW	Fair	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	26 mi	195° SSW	Poor	Orono, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	28 mi	139° SE	Good	Orono, ME
W36FM-DLow power	28 mi	139° SE	Fair	Etna, ME
WFYW-LDLow power	62 mi	216° SW	Poor	Fairfield/Waterville, ME

How Bradford compares with the rest of Maine

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Bradford ranks 74th of 256 places in Maine: more than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 28 miles.

53% of Maine's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Bangor, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bradford: 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 139° SE, the direction of WVII-TV (ABC), 28 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 9 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 Bradford, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SE of Bradford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Bradford, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 26 miles SSE of Bradford. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Bradford, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 28 miles SE of Bradford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Bradford, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Bradford. Estimated signal: fair.

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

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Bradford; around 9 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 Bradford?

Point your antenna SE, at about 145°. The main network towers for Bradford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bradford?

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 Bradford?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bradford?

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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