TV channels & antenna towers in Howland, Maine

Howland has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBGR-LD (MeTV), 27 miles to the SSW.

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15TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

27 mito the closest tower

1,096population

Network channels in Howland

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	27 mi	203° SSW	Weak	Bangor/Dedham, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	33 mi	172° S	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	33 mi	172° S	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	35 mi	181° S	Weak	Bangor, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	42 mi	209° SSW	Fair	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Howland

With roughly 1,100 residents, Howland 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, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 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.

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 WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT, 209 miles to the west. 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 Howland

Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Howland 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 Howland, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Howland

The farthest main network tower for Howland is WLBZ (NBC), 35 miles away with a weak 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 Howland

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	27 mi	203° SSW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	27 mi	203° SSW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W20ER-DLow power	27 mi	192° SSW	Fair	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	27 mi	192° SSW	Fair	Bangor, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	33 mi	172° S	Good	Orono, ME
W36FM-DLow power	33 mi	172° S	Weak	Etna, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	34 mi	244° WSW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	42 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	42 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Orono, ME
WMED-TVFull power	67 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Calais, ME

How Howland compares with the rest of Maine

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Howland ranks 166th of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 27 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, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Howland: 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 181° S, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 35 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 6 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 Howland, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Howland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Howland, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 35 miles S of Howland. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Howland, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Howland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Howland, ME?

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

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

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Howland; around 6 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 Howland?

Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Howland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Howland?

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 Howland?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Howland?

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 Howland; signal estimates ignore terrain.