TV channels & antenna towers in Oxford, Maine

Oxford has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W03AM-D, 9.2 miles to the WSW.

13TV transmitters within 70 miles
5networks over the air
9.2 mito the closest tower
1,263population

Network channels in Oxford

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWGME-TVFox13.2 14 mi180° S StrongPortland, ME
NBCWCSHNBC6 22 mi210° SSW StrongPortland, ME
IONWIPLION35 24 mi214° SW FairLewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW51 24 mi214° SW GoodPortland, ME
ABCWMTWABC8 24 mi214° SW FairPoland Spring, ME

Over-the-air TV in Oxford

With roughly 1,260 residents, Oxford is a small community in Maine. Our map shows 13 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 2 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 2 farther out. Three of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 35 (WIPL). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT, 118 miles to the west. 4 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 Oxford

Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Oxford 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 24 miles southwest of Oxford (214° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oxford at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Oxford

The farthest main network tower for Oxford is WMTW (ABC), 24 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WGME-TV is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Oxford

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W03AM-DTranslator9.2 mi 256° WSWPoorHarrison, ME
WPFOFull power14 mi 180° SStrongWaterville, ME
WCBBFull power24 mi 86° EStrongAugusta, ME
W04BS-DTranslator25 mi 326° NWPoorBethel, ME
W14DA-DLow power36 mi 129° SEWeakHarpswell, ME
WFYW-LDLow power42 mi 70° ENEPoorFairfield/Waterville, ME
WMEA-TVFull power52 mi 198° SSWFairBiddeford, ME
WLED-TVFull power63 mi 284° WNWWeakLittleton, NH

How Oxford compares with the rest of Maine

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Oxford ranks 102nd of 256 places in Maine: the same as the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Auburn, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Oxford: 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 214° SW, the direction of WMTW (ABC), 24 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 8 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 Oxford, ME?

ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 24 miles SW of Oxford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Oxford, ME?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 22 miles SSW of Oxford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Oxford, ME?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles S of Oxford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Oxford, ME?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 24 miles SW of Oxford. Estimated signal: good.

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

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Oxford; around 8 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 Oxford?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Oxford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Oxford?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Oxford?

WGME-TV is only 14 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Oxford?

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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