TV channels & antenna towers in Ogunquit, Maine

Ogunquit has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMEA-TV, 16 miles to the NW.

18TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
1,275population

Network channels in Ogunquit

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWPXG-TVION21 37 mi263° W FairConcord, NH
IONWIPLION35 42 mi349° N FairLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 42 mi349° N GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 42 mi349° N FairPoland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 42 mi352° N GoodPortland, ME
FOXWGME-TVFox13.2 47 mi7° N GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 53 mi250° WSW WeakManchester, NH

Over-the-air TV in Ogunquit

With roughly 1,280 residents, Ogunquit is a small community in Maine. Our map shows 18 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 5 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Ogunquit, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WMTW), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), CW on channel 51 (WPXT) and ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, 72 miles to the southwest. 5 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 Ogunquit

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Ogunquit sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WIPL, WPXT and WMTW, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles north of Ogunquit (349° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ogunquit at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Ogunquit, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ogunquit

The farthest main network tower for Ogunquit is WCSH (NBC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WGME-TV (Fox), 47 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Ogunquit

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMEA-TVFull power16 mi 318° NWGoodBiddeford, ME
WENH-TVFull power31 mi 261° WFairDurham, NH
WYDNFull power37 mi 263° WFairLowell, MA
WPFOFull power47 mi 7° NGoodWaterville, ME
W14DA-DLow power51 mi 41° NEPoorHarpswell, ME
WLEK-LDLow power53 mi 202° SSWPoorConcord, NH
W03AM-DTranslator59 mi 356° NPoorHarrison, ME
WWOO-LDLow power66 mi 201° SSWPoorWestmoreland, NH
WHDT-LDLow power67 mi 201° SSWPoorBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power67 mi 201° SSWPoorBoston, MA
WCBBFull power69 mi 25° NNEWeakAugusta, ME

How Ogunquit compares with the rest of Maine

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Ogunquit ranks 62nd of 256 places in Maine: more than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 28 miles.

41% of Maine's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Dover, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ogunquit: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 352° N, the direction of WCSH (NBC), 42 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Ogunquit, ME?

ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 42 miles N of Ogunquit. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Ogunquit, ME?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 42 miles N of Ogunquit. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Ogunquit, ME?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles N of Ogunquit. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ogunquit, ME?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 42 miles N of Ogunquit. Estimated signal: good.

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

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Ogunquit; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Ogunquit?

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Ogunquit sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ogunquit?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 47 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ogunquit?

WGME-TV (Fox), 47 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ogunquit?

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 Ogunquit; signal estimates ignore terrain.