TV channels & antenna towers in Crisfield, Maryland

Crisfield has 16 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WRUE-LD, 14 miles to the NE.

Open Crisfield in the live finder

16TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

2,655population

Network channels in Crisfield

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWMDTCW	47.2	36 mi	10° N	Good	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	38 mi	18° NNE	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	38 mi	18° NNE	Weak	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	38 mi	18° NNE	Weak	Cambridge, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	48 mi	16° NNE	Fair	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	57 mi	37° NE	Poor	Salisbury, MD

Over-the-air TV in Crisfield

With roughly 2,660 residents, Crisfield is a town in Maryland. Our map shows 16 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power, 1 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Crisfield, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Salisbury, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Salisbury's stations.

The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 31 (WRDE-LD), Fox on channel 21.2 (WBOC-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 47.2 (WMDT) and Telemundo on channel 42.3 (WSJZ-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVEC in Hampton, VA, 87 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTKR in Norfolk, VA, 89 miles to the southwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 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 Crisfield

Point your antenna NNE, at about 17°. The main network towers for Crisfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Crisfield at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

WDPB (PBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Crisfield. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Crisfield

The farthest main network tower for Crisfield is WDPB (PBS), 48 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Crisfield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRUE-LDLow power	14 mi	50° NE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
W18EG-DTranslator	18 mi	122° ESE	Fair	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	18 mi	122° ESE	Fair	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	18 mi	122° ESE	Poor	Mappsville, VA
WCPBFull power	31 mi	27° NNE	Good	Salisbury, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	36 mi	10° N	Weak	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	36 mi	10° N	Weak	Salisbury, MD
W14DK-DLow power	47 mi	346° NNW	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WMDEFull power	68 mi	349° N	Poor	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	68 mi	349° N	Poor	Annapolis, MD

How Crisfield compares with the rest of Maryland

With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Crisfield ranks 340th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Salisbury, 30 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Crisfield: 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 16° NNE, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 48 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 7 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 NBC in Crisfield, MD?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 38 miles NNE of Crisfield. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Crisfield, MD?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NNE of Crisfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Crisfield, MD?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Crisfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Crisfield, MD?

CW is on channel 47.2 from WMDT, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Crisfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Crisfield, MD?

Telemundo is on channel 42.3 from WSJZ-LD, broadcasting from 57 miles NE of Crisfield. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

16 transmitters within 70 miles of Crisfield; around 7 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 Crisfield?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 17°. The main network towers for Crisfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Crisfield?

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 Crisfield?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Crisfield?

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 Crisfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.