TV channels & antenna towers in Rome, Maine

Rome has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and MeTV. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFYW-LD, 20 miles to the SSE.

Open Rome in the live finder

25TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

20 mito the closest tower

1,019population

Network channels in Rome

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	40 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	53 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Bangor/Dedham, ME
FOXWGME-TVFox	13.2	55 mi	214° SW	Good	Portland, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	60 mi	80° E	Poor	Bangor, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Bangor, ME
NBCWCSHNBC	6	65 mi	220° SW	Good	Portland, ME
IONWIPLION	35	68 mi	221° SW	Weak	Lewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW	51	68 mi	221° SW	Good	Portland, ME
ABCWMTWABC	8	68 mi	221° SW	Fair	Poland Spring, ME

Over-the-air TV in Rome

Rome, Maine has a population of about 1,020. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Rome, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Bangor, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bangor'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), ION on channel 35 (WIPL) 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, 145 miles to the west. 3 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 Rome

Point your antenna SW, at about 218°. The main network towers for Rome 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 68 miles southwest of Rome (221° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rome 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 Rome, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Rome

The farthest main network tower for Rome is WMTW (ABC), 68 miles away with a fair 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 Rome

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WFYW-LDLow power	20 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Fairfield/Waterville, ME
WCBBFull power	31 mi	193° SSW	Good	Augusta, ME
W19FA-DLow power	40 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	40 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Orono, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	41 mi	43° NE	Poor	Bangor, ME
W04BS-DTranslator	46 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Bethel, ME
W03AM-DTranslator	52 mi	230° SW	Poor	Harrison, ME
W15DS-DLow power	53 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	53 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Bangor, ME
W14DA-DLow power	54 mi	184° S	Poor	Harpswell, ME
WPFOFull power	55 mi	214° SW	Good	Waterville, ME
W20ER-DLow power	56 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	56 mi	70° ENE	Poor	Bangor, ME
W36FM-DLow power	65 mi	79° E	Poor	Etna, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	65 mi	79° ENE	Weak	Orono, ME

How Rome compares with the rest of Maine

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Rome ranks 132nd of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 40 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 Lewiston, 38 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Rome: 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 221° SW, the direction of WMTW (ABC), 68 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 Rome, ME?

ABC is on channel 8 from WMTW, broadcasting from 68 miles SW of Rome. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Rome, ME?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 65 miles SW of Rome. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Rome, ME?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SW of Rome. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Rome, ME?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 68 miles SW of Rome. Estimated signal: good.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Rome; 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 Rome?

Point your antenna SW, at about 218°. The main network towers for Rome sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Rome?

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 Rome?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Rome?

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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