TV channels & antenna towers in Troy, Maine

Troy has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 8 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W19FA-D, 8.4 miles to the ENE.

Open Troy in the live finder

17TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

8.4 mito the closest tower

1,001population

Network channels in Troy

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWABI-TVCW	5.2	8.4 mi	71° ENE	Good	Bangor, ME
MeTVWBGR-LDMeTV	18.1	23 mi	50° NE	Weak	Bangor/Dedham, ME
NBCWLBZNBC	2	28 mi	80° E	Weak	Bangor, ME
ABCWVII-TVABC	7	34 mi	79° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME
FOXWFVX-LDFox	22	34 mi	79° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME

Over-the-air TV in Troy

Troy, Maine has a population of about 1,000. There are 17 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 5 full-power and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 8 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Troy, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 2 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 WCAX-TV in Burlington, VT, 176 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 Troy

Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Troy 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 Troy, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Troy

The farthest main network tower for Troy is WVII-TV (ABC), 34 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Troy

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	8.4 mi	71° ENE	Good	Bangor, ME
W21EO-DLow power	8.4 mi	71° ENE	Weak	Orono, ME
W15DS-DLow power	23 mi	50° NE	Weak	Bangor, ME
W34EQ-DLow power	23 mi	50° NE	Weak	Bangor, ME
WEXZ-LDLow power	25 mi	354° N	Weak	Bangor, ME
W20ER-DLow power	26 mi	60° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME
W32FS-DLow power	26 mi	60° ENE	Fair	Bangor, ME
WFYW-LDLow power	32 mi	224° SW	Poor	Fairfield/Waterville, ME
W36FM-DLow power	34 mi	79° ENE	Weak	Etna, ME
WMEB-TVFull power	34 mi	78° ENE	Good	Orono, ME
WCBBFull power	52 mi	227° SW	Good	Augusta, ME
W14DA-DLow power	69 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Harpswell, ME

How Troy compares with the rest of Maine

With 8 stations at fair strength or better, Troy ranks 102nd of 256 places in Maine: the same as the typical Maine town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 8.4 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, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Troy: 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 79° ENE, the direction of WVII-TV (ABC), 34 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 8 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 Troy, ME?

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

What channel is NBC in Troy, ME?

NBC is on channel 2 from WLBZ, broadcasting from 28 miles E of Troy. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Troy, ME?

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

What channel is CW in Troy, ME?

CW is on channel 5.2 from WABI-TV, broadcasting from 8.4 miles ENE of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

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

17 transmitters within 70 miles of Troy; around 8 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 Troy?

Point your antenna E, at about 79°. The main network towers for Troy sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Troy?

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 Troy?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Troy?

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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More: all TV stations in Maine · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Troy; signal estimates ignore terrain.