TV channels & antenna towers in Medway, Maine

Medway has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 1 station should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBGR-LD (MeTV), 53 miles to the SSW.

Open Medway in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

53 mito the closest tower

1,548population

Network channels in Medway

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	53 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Bangor/Dedham, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	59 mi	182° S	Poor	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	59 mi	182° S	Poor	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	61 mi	187° S	Poor	Bangor, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	68 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Medway

Medway, Maine has a population of about 1,550. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 4 full-power and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 1 is likely to arrive at fair strength or better.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Medway, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles 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, 222 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 Medway

Point your antenna S, at about 184°. The main network towers for Medway sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Medway

The farthest main network tower for Medway is WLBZ (NBC), 61 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Medway

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	53 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	53 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W20ER-DLow power	54 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	54 mi	193° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	55 mi	222° SW	Poor	Bangor, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	59 mi	182° S	Fair	Orono, ME
W36FM-DLow power	59 mi	182° S	Poor	Etna, ME
W19FA-DLow power	68 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	68 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Orono, ME

How Medway compares with the rest of Maine

With 1 station at fair strength or better, Medway ranks 244th of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 53 miles away, against a state median of 28 miles.

53% of Maine's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Medway: 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 187° S, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 61 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 1 station, 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 Medway, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles S of Medway. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Medway, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 61 miles S of Medway. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Medway, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 59 miles S of Medway. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Medway, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles SSW of Medway. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Medway; around 1 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 Medway?

Point your antenna S, at about 184°. The main network towers for Medway sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Medway?

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 Medway?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Medway?

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 Medway; signal estimates ignore terrain.