TV channels & antenna towers in Cambridge, Maryland

Cambridge has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14DK-D, 5.6 miles to the NNE.

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48TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

5.6 mito the closest tower

12,507population

Network channels in Cambridge

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWMDTCW	47.2	19 mi	103° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	24 mi	100° E	Strong	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	24 mi	100° E	Fair	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	24 mi	100° E	Fair	Cambridge, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	26 mi	76° ENE	Good	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	47 mi	83° E	Poor	Salisbury, MD
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	60 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	60 mi	296° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	60 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	60 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	60 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Arlington, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	60 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	60 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	60 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	60 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	62 mi	330° NNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	62 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	62 mi	330° NNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	62 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	62 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWTTGFox	5	62 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	62 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Manassas, VA

Over-the-air TV in Cambridge

Cambridge is a city of about 12,500 people in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 48 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 7 Class A, 16 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 33 farther out. Nine of the 22 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 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 31 (WRDE-LD), Fox on channel 21.2 (WBOC-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 47.2 (WMDT), 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 (fair signal) and Univision (weak signal). 6 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 Cambridge

Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Cambridge sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WDME-CD, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD and WFDC-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 60 miles northwest of Cambridge (296° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cambridge at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cambridge

The farthest main network tower for Cambridge is WDPB (PBS), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WMAR-TV (ABC), 62 miles northwest, WJZ-TV (CBS), 62 miles northwest and WRC-TV (NBC), 60 miles northwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Cambridge

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W14DK-DLow power	5.6 mi	12° NNE	Fair	Dagsboro, DE
WOWZ-LDLow power	19 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	19 mi	103° ESE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WMDEFull power	27 mi	358° N	Fair	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	27 mi	358° N	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WCPBFull power	29 mi	115° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
WRUE-LDLow power	39 mi	143° SE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WMPTFull power	42 mi	317° NW	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	42 mi	317° NW	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	45 mi	311° NW	Poor	Washington, DC
W18EG-DTranslator	57 mi	151° SSE	Poor	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	57 mi	151° SSE	Poor	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	57 mi	151° SSE	Poor	Mappsville, VA
WDCO-CDClass A	60 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	60 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	60 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	60 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	60 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	60 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Silver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	61 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WUTBFull power	62 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDCAFull power	62 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Washington, DC
WMJF-CDClass A	64 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Towson, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	65 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WDWA-LDLow power	66 mi	307° NW	Poor	Damascus, VA

How Cambridge compares with the rest of Maryland

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Cambridge ranks 306th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 19 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 Salisbury, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cambridge: 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 76° ENE, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 26 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 19 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 Cambridge, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles NNW of Cambridge. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Cambridge, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles NNW of Cambridge. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Cambridge, MD?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Cambridge. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Cambridge, MD?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Cambridge. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Cambridge, MD?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 26 miles ENE of Cambridge. Estimated signal: good.

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

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Cambridge; around 19 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 Cambridge?

Point your antenna E, at about 88°. The main network towers for Cambridge sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cambridge?

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 and CBS and NBC from up to 62 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cambridge?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cambridge?

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 Cambridge; signal estimates ignore terrain.