TV channels & antenna towers in Hancock, Maine

Hancock has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FM-D, 22 miles to the NW.

Open Hancock in the live finder

15TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

22 mito the closest tower

2,232population

Network channels in Hancock

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	22 mi	316° NW	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	22 mi	316° NW	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	25 mi	305° NW	Weak	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	39 mi	308° NW	Poor	Bangor/Dedham, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	42 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Hancock

With roughly 2,230 residents, Hancock is a small community in Maine. Our map shows 15 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 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 WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, 214 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 Hancock

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Hancock 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 Hancock, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hancock

The farthest main network tower for Hancock is WLBZ (NBC), 25 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 Hancock

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W36FM-DLow power	22 mi	316° NW	Fair	Etna, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	22 mi	317° NW	Strong	Orono, ME
W20ER-DLow power	34 mi	311° NW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	34 mi	311° NW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W15DS-DLow power	39 mi	308° NW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	39 mi	308° NW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	42 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	42 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Orono, ME
WMED-TVFull power	57 mi	53° NE	Poor	Calais, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	61 mi	304° NW	Poor	Bangor, ME

How Hancock compares with the rest of Maine

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Hancock ranks 195th of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hancock: 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 305° NW, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 25 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 5 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 Hancock, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NW of Hancock. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Hancock, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 25 miles NW of Hancock. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Hancock, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 22 miles NW of Hancock. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Hancock, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WNW of Hancock. Estimated signal: fair.

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

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Hancock; around 5 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 Hancock?

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Hancock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hancock?

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 Hancock?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hancock?

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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