TV channels & antenna towers in Boonsboro, Maryland
Boonsboro has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWPX-TV (ION), 20 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Boonsboro
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 20 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Martinsburg, WV |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 48 mi | 142° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 48 mi | 142° SE | Good | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 49 mi | 141° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 49 mi | 141° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 49 mi | 141° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 49 mi | 141° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 50 mi | 142° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 50 mi | 142° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 50 mi | 142° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 50 mi | 142° SE | Good | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 50 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 55 mi | 102° ESE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 55 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 55 mi | 102° ESE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 55 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 55 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 66 mi | 56° NE | Weak | Lancaster, PA |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 67 mi | 33° NNE | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Boonsboro
Boonsboro, Maryland has a population of about 3,460. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 27 full-power, 6 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
4 of them are within 25 miles of Boonsboro, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 42 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WUSA), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WTTG), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 50 (WDCW), ION on channel 66 (WPXW-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 14 (WFDC-DT) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 10 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 Boonsboro
Point your antenna SE, at about 134°. The main network towers for Boonsboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV and WUSA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles southeast of Boonsboro (142° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Boonsboro at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
WMAR-TV (ABC), WUSA (CBS), WRC-TV (NBC), WTTG (Fox) and WETA-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Boonsboro. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Boonsboro
The farthest main network tower for Boonsboro is WMAR-TV (ABC), 55 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Boonsboro
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 32; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWPBFull power | 20 mi | 301° WNW | Strong | Hagerstown, MD |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 22 mi | 262° W | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| WFPTFull power | 25 mi | 133° SE | Good | Frederick, MD |
| W25FE-DLow power | 38 mi | 352° N | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 38 mi | 352° N | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 38 mi | 352° N | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 40 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 43 mi | 208° SSW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 47 mi | 95° E | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 47 mi | 137° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WDCAFull power | 48 mi | 142° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 49 mi | 141° SE | Fair | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 49 mi | 152° SSE | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 50 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 50 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 50 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 50 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 50 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WVPYFull power | 52 mi | 224° SW | Fair | New Market, VA |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 53 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| WUTBFull power | 55 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 56 mi | 97° E | Poor | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 58 mi | 89° E | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W21DZ-DTranslator | 58 mi | 257° WSW | Poor | Romney, WV |
| W10DE-DLow power | 62 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
How Boonsboro compares with the rest of Maryland
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Boonsboro ranks 290th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 20 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
12% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Hagerstown, 10 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Boonsboro: 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 102° ESE, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 55 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 22 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 Boonsboro, MD?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles ESE of Boonsboro. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Boonsboro, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Boonsboro. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Boonsboro, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles SE of Boonsboro. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Boonsboro, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 48 miles SE of Boonsboro. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Boonsboro, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles SE of Boonsboro. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Boonsboro?
51 transmitters within 70 miles of Boonsboro; around 22 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 Boonsboro?
Point your antenna SE, at about 134°. The main network towers for Boonsboro sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Boonsboro?
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 Boonsboro?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Boonsboro?
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 Maryland · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Boonsboro; signal estimates ignore terrain.