What channel is NBC on antenna in Portland-Auburn?

NBC is channel 6.1 (WCSH).

It broadcasts on RF 31 (UHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put NBC on WCSH within antenna reach of about 78% of people in the Portland-Auburn market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 62% (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 WCSH tower and handle UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary .

Where NBC 6.1 comes from

Works on any digital TV

WCSH RF 31 · UHF

WCSH's own transmitter.

Which way to point for NBC around Portland-Auburn

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

From	Point	Distance
Lewiston, ME	west-southwest (239°)	31 mi
South Portland, ME	northwest (307°)	26 mi
Sanford, ME	north (4°)	30 mi
Westbrook, ME	west-northwest (300°)	21 mi
Augusta, ME	southwest (236°)	59 mi

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The antenna you need for NBC in Portland-Auburn

NBC reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so any antenna that picks up UHF will do. 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 Portland-Auburn · 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 WCSH

6.2 True Crime Network
6.3 Quest
6.4 365BLK
6.5 Outlaw
6.6 Shop LC
6.7 Radar
6.8 Defy

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