TV channels & antenna towers in Trenton, Maine

Trenton has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVII-TV (ABC), 24 miles to the NNW.

Open Trenton in the live finder

16TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

1,424population

Network channels in Trenton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	24 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	24 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	25 mi	324° NW	Weak	Bangor, ME
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	39 mi	298° WNW	Fair	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	39 mi	321° NW	Poor	Bangor/Dedham, ME

Over-the-air TV in Trenton

Trenton, Maine has a population of about 1,420. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Trenton, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 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 strongest network signals here 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, 206 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 Trenton

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Trenton 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 Trenton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Trenton

The farthest main network tower for Trenton is WLBZ (NBC), 25 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 Trenton

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	24 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Etna, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	24 mi	337° NNW	Strong	Orono, ME
W20ER-DLow power	35 mi	325° NW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	35 mi	325° NW	Weak	Bangor, ME
W19FA-DLow power	39 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	39 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Orono, ME
W15DS-DLow power	39 mi	321° NW	Poor	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	39 mi	321° NW	Poor	Bangor, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	60 mi	312° NW	Poor	Bangor, ME
WFYW-LDLow power	65 mi	264° W	Poor	Fairfield/Waterville, ME
WMED-TVFull power	66 mi	51° NE	Poor	Calais, ME

How Trenton compares with the rest of Maine

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Trenton ranks 195th of 256 places in Maine: fewer than the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Trenton: 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 324° NW, the direction of WLBZ (NBC), 25 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 5 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 Trenton, ME?

ABC is on channel 7 from WVII-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Trenton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Trenton, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 25 miles NW of Trenton. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Trenton, ME?

Fox is on channel 22 from WFVX-LD, broadcasting from 24 miles NNW of Trenton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Trenton, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles WNW of Trenton. Estimated signal: fair.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Trenton; around 5 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 Trenton?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 330°. The main network towers for Trenton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Trenton?

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 Trenton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Trenton?

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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