TV channels & antenna towers in Brunswick, Maryland

Brunswick has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWPX-TV (ION), 9.3 miles to the SW.

46TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
9.3 mito the closest tower
6,116population

Network channels in Brunswick

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWWPX-TVION60 9.3 mi236° SW FairMartinsburg, WV
FOXWTTGFox5 37 mi131° SE GoodWashington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION66 37 mi131° SE GoodManassas, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC7 39 mi130° SE FairWashington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS32 39 mi130° SE GoodWashington, DC
CBSWUSACBS9 39 mi130° SE FairWashington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS26 39 mi130° SE GoodWashington, DC
CWWDCWCW50 39 mi131° SE GoodWashington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC4 39 mi131° SE GoodWashington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo44 39 mi131° SE GoodWashington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision14 39 mi131° SE GoodArlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV48.1 39 mi131° SE WeakWashington, DC
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 52 mi88° E FairBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 52 mi88° E GoodBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 52 mi88° E FairBaltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW54 52 mi88° E GoodBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 52 mi88° E GoodBaltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Brunswick

With roughly 6,120 residents, Brunswick is a town in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 46 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Brunswick, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 19 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 17 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 strongest network signals here 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). 9 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 Brunswick

Point your antenna SE, at about 131°. The main network towers for Brunswick 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 37 miles southeast of Brunswick (131° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brunswick at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brunswick, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brunswick

The farthest main network tower for Brunswick is WRC-TV (NBC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WMAR-TV (ABC), 52 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Brunswick

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WFPTFull power17 mi 102° ESEGoodFrederick, MD
W08EE-DTranslator25 mi 294° WNWWeakMartinsburg, WV
WWPBFull power30 mi 322° NWGoodHagerstown, MD
WDWA-LDLow power32 mi 112° ESEPoorDamascus, VA
WDVM-TVFull power33 mi 221° SWGoodHagerstown, MD
WDCAFull power37 mi 131° SEGoodWashington, DC
WDCN-LDLow power37 mi 144° SEPoorFairfax, VA
WDDN-LDLow power38 mi 125° SEWeakWashington, DC
WJALFull power39 mi 130° SEFairSilver Spring, MD
WMDO-CDClass A39 mi 131° SEWeakWashington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power39 mi 131° SEPoorWashington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power39 mi 131° SEPoorWashington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A39 mi 131° SEWeakWoodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A39 mi 131° SEWeakWashington, DC
WVPYFull power45 mi 237° WSWFairNew Market, VA
WMPBFull power46 mi 78° ENEFairBaltimore, MD
W25FE-DLow power51 mi 353° NPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power51 mi 353° NPoorChambersburg, PA
W20EU-DTranslator51 mi 353° NPoorChambersburg, PA
WUTBFull power52 mi 88° EGoodBaltimore, MD
W10DE-DLow power54 mi 114° ESEPoorWashington, DC
WMJF-CDClass A55 mi 83° EPoorTowson, MD
W21DZ-DTranslator58 mi 270° WPoorRomney, WV
WMPTFull power58 mi 111° ESEFairAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power58 mi 111° ESEPoorLake Shore, MD

How Brunswick compares with the rest of Maryland

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Brunswick ranks 273rd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 9.3 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

66% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Frederick, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brunswick: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 131° SE, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 39 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 25 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Brunswick, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles E of Brunswick. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Brunswick, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of Brunswick. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Brunswick, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of Brunswick. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Brunswick, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Brunswick. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Brunswick, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SE of Brunswick. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brunswick?

46 transmitters within 70 miles of Brunswick; around 25 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Brunswick?

Point your antenna SE, at about 131°. The main network towers for Brunswick sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brunswick?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up ABC from up to 52 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brunswick?

WMAR-TV (ABC), 52 miles east, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brunswick?

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 Brunswick; signal estimates ignore terrain.