TV channels & antenna towers in York Harbor, Maine

York Harbor has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMEA-TV, 21 miles to the NNW.

Open York Harbor in the live finder

37TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

3,033population

Network channels in York Harbor

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXG-TVION	21	34 mi	276° W	Fair	Concord, NH
ABCWMUR-TVABC	9	49 mi	258° WSW	Weak	Manchester, NH
IONWIPLION	35	49 mi	353° N	Fair	Lewiston, ME
CWWPXTCW	51	49 mi	353° N	Good	Portland, ME
ABCWMTWABC	8	49 mi	353° N	Fair	Poland Spring, ME
NBCWCSHNBC	6	50 mi	356° N	Good	Portland, ME
FOXWGME-TVFox	13.2	55 mi	8° N	Good	Portland, ME
CWWLVICW	56	64 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Cambridge, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC	15	65 mi	208° SSW	Weak	Nashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS	4	65 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo	60	65 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Merrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC	5	65 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
FOXWFXTFox	25	65 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
IONWBPX-TVION	68	67 mi	220° SW	Weak	Boston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision	66	67 mi	220° SW	Weak	Marlborough, MA

Over-the-air TV in York Harbor

York Harbor is a town of about 3,030 people in Maine. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 37 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 33 farther out. Four of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Boston, MA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Boston's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WCSH), Fox on channel 13.2 (WGME-TV), CW on channel 51 (WPXT), ION on channel 21 (WPXG-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU) and Univision on channel 66 (WUNI). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (weak signal). 11 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 York Harbor

The main network towers around York Harbor are in different directions: ABC 208° SSW (65 mi), CBS 208° SSW (65 mi), NBC 356° N (50 mi) and Fox 8° N (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Six network stations, WLVI, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU and WCVB-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 64 miles southwest of York Harbor (207° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach York Harbor at fair strength or better, 45% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WCVB-TV (ABC) and WBZ-TV (CBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from York Harbor. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for York Harbor

The farthest main network tower for York Harbor is WBZ-TV (CBS), 65 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 York Harbor

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMEA-TVFull power	21 mi	338° NNW	Good	Biddeford, ME
WENH-TVFull power	28 mi	276° W	Fair	Durham, NH
WYDNFull power	34 mi	276° W	Fair	Lowell, MA
WLEK-LDLow power	45 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Concord, NH
WPFOFull power	55 mi	8° N	Good	Waterville, ME
WWOO-LDLow power	58 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
W14DA-DLow power	58 mi	37° NE	Poor	Harpswell, ME
WHDT-LDLow power	59 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power	59 mi	202° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
WHDHFull power	64 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator	64 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
WUTF-TVFull power	65 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Worcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power	65 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power	65 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Boston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A	65 mi	207° SSW	Weak	Boston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power	65 mi	207° SSW	Weak	Boston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power	65 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Westmoreland, NH
WCRN-LDLow power	65 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Boston, MA
W03AM-DTranslator	67 mi	359° N	Poor	Harrison, ME
WDPX-TVFull power	67 mi	220° SW	Weak	Woburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power	67 mi	220° SW	Weak	Derry, NH
WJCB-LDLow power	68 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Windsor, VT

How York Harbor compares with the rest of Maine

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, York Harbor ranks 5th of 256 places in Maine: more 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 Portsmouth, 7.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in York Harbor: 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 208° SSW, the direction of WBZ-TV (CBS), 65 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 19 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 York Harbor, ME?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles SSW of York Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in York Harbor, ME?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles SSW of York Harbor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in York Harbor, ME?

NBC is on channel 6 from WCSH, broadcasting from 50 miles N of York Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in York Harbor, ME?

Fox is on channel 13.2 from WGME-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles N of York Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in York Harbor, ME?

CW is on channel 51 from WPXT, broadcasting from 49 miles N of York Harbor. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in York Harbor?

37 transmitters within 70 miles of York Harbor; around 19 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 York Harbor?

What kind of antenna do I need in York Harbor?

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. The towers are spread over about 160° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in York Harbor?

Is there an app to find TV towers in York Harbor?

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 York Harbor; signal estimates ignore terrain.