TV channels & antenna towers in Millinocket, Maine
Millinocket 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 WEXZ-LD, 52 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Millinocket
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV | 18.1 | 54 mi | 189° S | Poor | Bangor/Dedham, ME |
| ABCWVII-TVABC | 7 | 62 mi | 174° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| FOXWFVX-LDFox | 22 | 62 mi | 174° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| NBCWLBZNBC | 2 | 64 mi | 178° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| CWWABI-TVCW | 5.2 | 68 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Bangor, ME |
Over-the-air TV in Millinocket
With roughly 4,470 residents, Millinocket is a town in Maine. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 14 licensed TV transmitters: 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 Millinocket, 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 strongest network signals here 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, 215 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 Millinocket
Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Millinocket 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 Millinocket. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Millinocket
The farthest main network tower for Millinocket is WLBZ (NBC), 64 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 Millinocket
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEXZ-LDLow power | 52 mi | 213° SSW | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W15DS-DLow power | 54 mi | 189° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W34EQ-DLow power | 54 mi | 189° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W20ER-DLow power | 56 mi | 184° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W32FS-DLow power | 56 mi | 184° S | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| WMEB-TVFull power | 62 mi | 173° S | Fair | Orono, ME |
| W36FM-DLow power | 62 mi | 173° S | Poor | Etna, ME |
| W19FA-DLow power | 68 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Bangor, ME |
| W21EO-DLow power | 68 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Orono, ME |
How Millinocket compares with the rest of Maine
With 1 station at fair strength or better, Millinocket ranks 244th of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Millinocket: 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 178° S, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 64 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 Millinocket, ME?
ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles S of Millinocket. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is NBC in Millinocket, ME?
NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 64 miles S of Millinocket. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Fox in Millinocket, ME?
Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 62 miles S of Millinocket. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is CW in Millinocket, ME?
CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles SSW of Millinocket. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Millinocket?
14 transmitters within 70 miles of Millinocket; 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 Millinocket?
Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Millinocket sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Millinocket?
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 Millinocket?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Millinocket?
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
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- Brownville29 mi
- Howland29 mi
- Enfield29 mi
- Milo31 mi
- Greenbush40 mi
- Dover-Foxcroft41 mi
- Bradford42 mi
- Charleston43 mi
- Greenville45 mi
- Hudson46 mi
- Sangerville46 mi
- Garland48 mi
- Hodgdon49 mi
- Milford49 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 Millinocket; signal estimates ignore terrain.