TV channels & antenna towers in Eliot, Maine

Eliot has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMEA-TV, 18 miles to the N.

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37TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

6,528population

Network channels in Eliot

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXG-TVION	21	26 mi	275° W	Good	Concord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	42 mi	254° WSW	Weak	Manchester, NH
IONWIPLION	35	48 mi	2° N	Fair	Lewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW	51	48 mi	2° N	Good	Portland, ME
ABCWMTWABC	8	48 mi	2° N	Fair	Poland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC	6	49 mi	5° N	Good	Portland, ME
FOXWGME-TVFox	13.2	56 mi	16° NNE	Good	Portland, ME
CWWLVICW	56	62 mi	200° SSW	Fair	Cambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	62 mi	201° SSW	Weak	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	62 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	62 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	62 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	62 mi	200° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	64 mi	214° SSW	Weak	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	64 mi	214° SSW	Fair	Marlborough, MA

Over-the-air TV in Eliot

With roughly 6,530 residents, Eliot is a town in Maine. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out. Four of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Boston, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Boston's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), CW on channel 51 (WPXT), ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 11 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 Eliot

The main network towers around Eliot are in different directions: ABC 201° SSW (62 mi), CBS 201° SSW (62 mi), NBC 5° N (49 mi) and Fox 16° NNE (56 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 62 miles south of Eliot (200° SSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Eliot at fair strength or better, 42% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.

WCVB-TV (ABC) and WBZ-TV (CBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Eliot. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Eliot

The farthest main network tower for Eliot is WBZ-TV (CBS), 62 miles away with a fair 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 Eliot

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMEA-TVFull power	18 mi	359° N	Good	Biddeford, ME
WENH-TVFull power	21 mi	275° W	Fair	Durham, NH
WYDNFull power	26 mi	275° W	Good	Lowell, MA
WLEK-LDLow power	44 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Concord, NH
WPFOFull power	56 mi	16° NNE	Good	Waterville, ME
WWOO-LDLow power	56 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power	57 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	57 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
WJCB-LDLow power	61 mi	248° WSW	Poor	Windsor, VT
WHDHFull power	62 mi	200° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	62 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
W14DA-DLow power	62 mi	44° NE	Poor	Harpswell, ME
WUTF-TVFull power	62 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	62 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	62 mi	201° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	62 mi	200° SSW	Weak	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	62 mi	200° SSW	Weak	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	62 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WDPX-TVFull power	64 mi	214° SSW	Weak	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	64 mi	214° SSW	Fair	Derry, NH
WCRN-LDLow power	64 mi	191° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
W03AM-DTranslator	66 mi	6° N	Poor	Harrison, ME

How Eliot compares with the rest of Maine

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Eliot ranks 1st of 256 places in Maine: more than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Dover, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Eliot: 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 201° SSW, the direction of WBZ-TV (CBS), 62 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 21 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 Eliot, ME?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles SSW of Eliot. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Eliot, ME?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles SSW of Eliot. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Eliot, ME?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 49 miles N of Eliot. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Eliot, ME?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles NNE of Eliot. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Eliot, ME?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Eliot. Estimated signal: good.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Eliot; around 21 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 Eliot?

What kind of antenna do I need in Eliot?

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. The towers are spread over about 175° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Eliot?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Eliot?

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 Eliot; signal estimates ignore terrain.