What channel is NBC on antenna in Bangor?

NBC is channel 2.1 (WLBZ).

It broadcasts on RF 2 (VHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put NBC on WLBZ within antenna reach of about 68% of people in the Bangor market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.

Updated November 11, 2026 from FCC data

Lost NBC? Rescan your TV first

Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If NBC still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the WLBZ tower and handle VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary .

Where NBC 2.1 comes from

Works on any digital TV

WLBZ RF 2 · VHF

WLBZ's own transmitter.

Which way to point for NBC around Bangor

Aim at the WLBZ tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.

From	Point	Distance
Ellsworth, ME	northwest (319°)	14 mi
Old Town, ME	south-southeast (167°)	15 mi
Rockland, ME	north-northeast (28°)	48 mi
Belfast, ME	northeast (39°)	28 mi
Calais, ME	west-southwest (249°)	76 mi

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The antenna you need for NBC in Bangor

NBC reaches ordinary TVs on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF; many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.

The best antenna for all of Bangor · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary

More free channels from WLBZ

2.2 True Crime Network
2.3 Quest
2.4 The Nest
2.5 Busted
2.6 Great
2.7 QVC
2.8 HSN

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