TV channels & antenna towers in Steuben, Maine

Steuben has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W36FM-D, 34 miles to the WNW.

Open Steuben in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

34 mito the closest tower

1,171population

Network channels in Steuben

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	34 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	34 mi	300° WNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	38 mi	294° WNW	Weak	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	52 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Bangor/Dedham, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	56 mi	284° WNW	Weak	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Steuben

Steuben, Maine has a population of about 1,170. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Steuben, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are 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 WBZ-TV in Boston, MA, 224 miles to the southwest. 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 Steuben

Point your antenna WNW, at about 297°. The main network towers for Steuben 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 Steuben, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Steuben

The farthest main network tower for Steuben is WLBZ (NBC), 38 miles away with a weak 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 Steuben

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W36FM-DLow power	34 mi	301° WNW	Weak	Etna, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	34 mi	301° WNW	Good	Orono, ME
W20ER-DLow power	47 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	47 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
WMED-TVFull power	48 mi	41° NE	Poor	Calais, ME
W15DS-DLow power	52 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	52 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	56 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	56 mi	284° WNW	Poor	Orono, ME

How Steuben compares with the rest of Maine

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Steuben ranks 221st of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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, 45 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Steuben: 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 294° WNW, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 38 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 3 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 Steuben, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 34 miles WNW of Steuben. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Steuben, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 38 miles WNW of Steuben. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Steuben, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 34 miles WNW of Steuben. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Steuben, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles WNW of Steuben. Estimated signal: weak.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Steuben; around 3 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 Steuben?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 297°. The main network towers for Steuben sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Steuben?

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 Steuben?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Steuben?

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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