ZIP 04287 44.0734° N  69.9707° W

TV Channels in West Bowdoin, ME

ZIP Code: 04287 • Coordinates: 44.0734°N, 69.9707°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · WGME-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 12 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 255° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WMTW
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 08-3
GET Ch. 08-5
HSN Ch. 08-4
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 08-6
NBC
WCSH
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 06-4
Defy TV Ch. 06-8
Outlaw Ch. 06-5
Quest Ch. 06-3
Radar Ch. 06-7
Shop LC Ch. 06-6
True Crime Network Ch. 06-2
CBS
WGME-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 13-2
Antenna TV Ch. 23-4
ROAR Ch. 23-1
The Nest Ch. 13-3
FOX
WGME-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 13-1
Antenna TV Ch. 23-4
ROAR Ch. 23-1
The Nest Ch. 13-3
PBS
WCBB
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 23-2
Comet TV Ch. 23-3
Create Ch. 10-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-4
World Channel Ch. 10-3
CW
WPXT
Ch. 51-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 51-2
ION Mystery Ch. 51-3
Nosey Ch. 51-6
QVC Ch. 51-5
Story Television Ch. 51-4
MyN
Not Available
ION
WABI-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-87 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 05-1
Grit Ch. 05-6
CW+ Ch. 05-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 05-3
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WGME-TV
PORTLAND, ME
 13-1 1080i
CBSFOXAntenna TV +2
-48 dBm Excellent 249° WSW
#2
WGME-TV
PORTLAND, ME
 13-1 1080i
CBSFOXAntenna TV +2
-48 dBm Excellent 249° WSW
#3
WPFO
WATERVILLE, ME
 13-20 nan
GameLoopPickleball TVROXi +1
-48 dBm Excellent 249° WSW
#4
WCBB
AUGUSTA, ME
 10-1 1080i
PBSCharge!Comet TV +3
-57 dBm Good 341° NNW
#5
WCSH
PORTLAND, ME
 06-1 1080i
NBC365BLKDefy TV +5
-74 dBm Fair 248° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 12 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 255° · WSW · Spread 86°

Towers within 86° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in West Bowdoin

West Bowdoin, Maine (04287) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WGME-TV at -48 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely