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.
Network channels in Brunswick
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 9.3 mi | 236° SW | Fair | Martinsburg, WV |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 37 mi | 131° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 37 mi | 131° SE | Good | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 39 mi | 130° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 39 mi | 130° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 39 mi | 130° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 39 mi | 130° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 39 mi | 131° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 39 mi | 131° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 39 mi | 131° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 39 mi | 131° SE | Good | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 39 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 52 mi | 88° E | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 52 mi | 88° E | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 52 mi | 88° E | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 52 mi | 88° E | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 52 mi | 88° E | Good | Baltimore, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFPTFull power | 17 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Frederick, MD |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 25 mi | 294° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| WWPBFull power | 30 mi | 322° NW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 112° ESE | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 33 mi | 221° SW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 37 mi | 131° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 37 mi | 144° SE | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 38 mi | 125° SE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 39 mi | 130° SE | Fair | Silver Spring, MD |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 39 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 39 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 39 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 39 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 39 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WVPYFull power | 45 mi | 237° WSW | Fair | New Market, VA |
| WMPBFull power | 46 mi | 78° ENE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| W25FE-DLow power | 51 mi | 353° N | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 51 mi | 353° N | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 51 mi | 353° N | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WUTBFull power | 52 mi | 88° E | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 54 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 55 mi | 83° E | Poor | Towson, MD |
| W21DZ-DTranslator | 58 mi | 270° W | Poor | Romney, WV |
| WMPTFull power | 58 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 58 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Lake 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
- 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.
- Point it toward 131° SE, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 39 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 25 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Maryland cities
- Ballenger Creek11 mi
- Frederick14 mi
- Urbana15 mi
- Spring Ridge16 mi
- Poolesville16 mi
- Green Valley18 mi
- Walkersville19 mi
- Clarksburg19 mi
- Germantown21 mi
- Halfway22 mi
- Robinwood22 mi
- Damascus23 mi
- Hagerstown23 mi
- Darnestown23 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Charles Town, WV13 mi
- Purcellville, VA13 mi
- Leesburg, VA14 mi
- Belmont, VA18 mi
- Ashburn, VA20 mi
- Martinsburg, WV20 mi
- Broadlands, VA21 mi
- Berryville, VA22 mi
- Countryside, VA22 mi
- Lowes Island, VA23 mi
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.