TV channels & antenna towers in Plymouth, Maine

Plymouth has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WABI-TV (CW), 7.8 miles to the SE.

Open Plymouth in the live finder

16TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

7.8 mito the closest tower

1,307population

Network channels in Plymouth

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	7.8 mi	124° SE	Good	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	18 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Bangor/Dedham, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	27 mi	94° E	Weak	Bangor, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	32 mi	91° E	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	32 mi	91° E	Fair	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Plymouth

Plymouth, Maine has a population of about 1,310. There are 16 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

9 of them are within 25 miles of Plymouth, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is 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, 178 miles to the west. 2 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 Plymouth

Point your antenna E, at about 93°. The main network towers for Plymouth 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 Plymouth, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Plymouth

The farthest main network tower for Plymouth is WVII-TV (ABC), 32 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 Plymouth

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W19FA-DLow power	7.8 mi	124° SE	Good	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	7.8 mi	124° SE	Weak	Orono, ME
W15DS-DLow power	18 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	18 mi	64° ENE	Weak	Bangor, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	18 mi	347° NNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
W20ER-DLow power	22 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	22 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	32 mi	90° E	Good	Orono, ME
W36FM-DLow power	32 mi	91° E	Weak	Etna, ME
WFYW-LDLow power	38 mi	218° SW	Poor	Fairfield/Waterville, ME
WCBBFull power	58 mi	223° SW	Fair	Augusta, ME

How Plymouth compares with the rest of Maine

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Plymouth ranks 74th of 256 places in Maine: more than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 7.8 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, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Plymouth: 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 91° E, the direction of WVII-TV (ABC), 32 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 9 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 Plymouth, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Plymouth. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Plymouth, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 27 miles E of Plymouth. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Plymouth, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 32 miles E of Plymouth. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Plymouth, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles SE of Plymouth. Estimated signal: good.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Plymouth; around 9 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 Plymouth?

Point your antenna E, at about 93°. The main network towers for Plymouth sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Plymouth?

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 Plymouth?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Plymouth?

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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