TV channels & antenna towers in Hallowell, Maine
Hallowell has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and MeTV. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFYW-LD, 6.3 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Hallowell
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWGME-TVFox | 13.2 | 43 mi | 235° SW | Good | Portland, ME |
| CWWABI-TVCW | 5.2 | 45 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Bangor, ME |
| NBCWCSHNBC | 6 | 54 mi | 237° WSW | Good | Portland, ME |
| IONWIPLION | 35 | 57 mi | 238° WSW | Weak | Lewiston, ME |
| CWWPXTCW | 51 | 57 mi | 238° WSW | Good | Portland, ME |
| ABCWMTWABC | 8 | 57 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Poland Spring, ME |
| MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV | 18.1 | 61 mi | 47° NE | Poor | Bangor/Dedham, ME |
| NBCWLBZNBC | 2 | 63 mi | 60° ENE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| ABCWVII-TVABC | 7 | 69 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| FOXWFVX-LDFox | 22 | 69 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
Over-the-air TV in Hallowell
Hallowell is a small community of about 2,320 people in Maine. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Bangor, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bangor's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WMTW), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), CW on channel 51 (WPXT), ION on channel 35 (WIPL) 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, 150 miles to the west. 3 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 Hallowell
Point your antenna WSW, at about 237°. The main network towers for Hallowell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WIPL, WPXT and WMTW, transmit from the same tower site about 57 miles southwest of Hallowell (238° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hallowell at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hallowell, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hallowell
The farthest main network tower for Hallowell is WMTW (ABC), 57 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.
WCBB is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Hallowell
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFYW-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 57° ENE | Weak | Fairfield/Waterville, ME |
| WCBBFull power | 14 mi | 230° SW | Strong | Augusta, ME |
| W14DA-DLow power | 34 mi | 192° SSW | Weak | Harpswell, ME |
| WPFOFull power | 43 mi | 235° SW | Good | Waterville, ME |
| W19FA-DLow power | 45 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W21EO-DLow power | 45 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Orono, ME |
| W03AM-DTranslator | 46 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Harrison, ME |
| W04BS-DTranslator | 50 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Bethel, ME |
| WEXZ-LDLow power | 56 mi | 26° NNE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W15DS-DLow power | 61 mi | 47° NE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W34EQ-DLow power | 61 mi | 47° NE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W20ER-DLow power | 63 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W32FS-DLow power | 63 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W36FM-DLow power | 69 mi | 61° ENE | Poor | Etna, ME |
| WMEB-TVFull power | 69 mi | 61° ENE | Weak | Orono, ME |
How Hallowell compares with the rest of Maine
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Hallowell ranks 132nd of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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 Lewiston, 25 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hallowell: 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 238° WSW, the direction of WMTW (ABC), 57 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 7 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 Hallowell, ME?
ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Hallowell. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Hallowell, ME?
NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 54 miles WSW of Hallowell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Hallowell, ME?
Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles SW of Hallowell. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Hallowell, ME?
CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Hallowell. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hallowell?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Hallowell; around 7 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 Hallowell?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 237°. The main network towers for Hallowell sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hallowell?
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 Hallowell?
WCBB is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Hallowell?
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.
TV channels in nearby Maine cities
- Augusta1.8 mi
- Gardiner3.9 mi
- Richmond14 mi
- Jefferson18 mi
- Winslow20 mi
- Waterville20 mi
- Turner23 mi
- Lisbon23 mi
- North Bath24 mi
- Lewiston25 mi
- Auburn25 mi
- Jay26 mi
- Bath26 mi
- Topsham26 mi
- Brunswick27 mi
- Boothbay29 mi
- Farmington32 mi
- New Gloucester33 mi
- Skowhegan33 mi
- Poland34 mi
- Harpswell Center35 mi
- Paris35 mi
- Rockland36 mi
- Yarmouth39 mi
More: all TV stations in Maine · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hallowell; signal estimates ignore terrain.