TV channels & antenna towers in Milo, Maine

Milo has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEXZ-LD, 22 miles to the SW.

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14TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Milo

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	26 mi	169° S	Weak	Bangor/Dedham, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	38 mi	187° S	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	39 mi	157° SSE	Weak	Bangor, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	40 mi	149° SSE	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	40 mi	149° SSE	Fair	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Milo

Milo is a small community of about 1,850 people in Maine. There are 14 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 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 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, 194 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 Milo

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Milo 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 Milo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Milo

The farthest main network tower for Milo is WVII-TV (ABC), 40 miles away with a fair 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 Milo

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	22 mi	223° SW	Fair	Bangor, ME
W15DS-DLow power	26 mi	169° S	Weak	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	26 mi	169° S	Weak	Bangor, ME
W20ER-DLow power	29 mi	160° SSE	Fair	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	29 mi	160° SSE	Fair	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	38 mi	187° S	Weak	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	38 mi	187° S	Poor	Orono, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	40 mi	149° SSE	Good	Orono, ME
W36FM-DLow power	40 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Etna, ME

How Milo compares with the rest of Maine

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Milo ranks 132nd of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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, 33 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Milo: 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 149° SSE, the direction of WVII-TV (ABC), 40 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 Milo, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Milo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Milo, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 39 miles SSE of Milo. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Milo, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 40 miles SSE of Milo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Milo, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles S of Milo. Estimated signal: fair.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Milo; 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 Milo?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Milo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Milo?

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 Milo?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Milo?

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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