TV channels & antenna towers in Hagerstown, Maryland

Hagerstown has 52 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWPB, 13 miles to the W.

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52TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

40,432population

Network channels in Hagerstown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWWPX-TVION	60	28 mi	186° S	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
FOXWTTGFox	5	57 mi	145° SE	Fair	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	57 mi	145° SE	Fair	Manassas, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	59 mi	144° SE	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	59 mi	144° SE	Weak	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	59 mi	144° SE	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	59 mi	144° SE	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	59 mi	145° SE	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	59 mi	145° SE	Fair	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	59 mi	145° SE	Fair	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	59 mi	145° SE	Fair	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	59 mi	145° SE	Poor	Washington, DC
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	61 mi	110° ESE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	61 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	61 mi	110° ESE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	61 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	61 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	62 mi	41° NE	Weak	Harrisburg, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	64 mi	65° ENE	Weak	Lancaster, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	66 mi	43° NE	Fair	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	66 mi	43° NE	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	66 mi	43° NE	Weak	York, PA

Over-the-air TV in Hagerstown

Hagerstown, Maryland has a population of about 40,400. There are 52 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 30 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Hagerstown, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 45 are more than 45 miles 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 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), 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 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Hagerstown

Point your antenna ESE, at about 124°. The main network towers for Hagerstown 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 57 miles southeast of Hagerstown (145° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hagerstown at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WMAR-TV (ABC), WJZ-TV (CBS), WRC-TV (NBC), WBFF (Fox) and WETA-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Hagerstown. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hagerstown

The farthest main network tower for Hagerstown is WBFF (Fox), 61 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WWPB is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Hagerstown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWPBFull power	13 mi	273° W	Strong	Hagerstown, MD
W08EE-DTranslator	22 mi	236° SW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
W25FE-DLow power	28 mi	356° N	Weak	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	28 mi	356° N	Fair	Chambersburg, PA
W20EU-DTranslator	28 mi	357° N	Fair	Chambersburg, PA
WFPTFull power	34 mi	140° SE	Fair	Frederick, MD
WRZH-LDLow power	48 mi	46° NE	Poor	Lancaster, PA
WDWA-LDLow power	49 mi	135° SE	Poor	Damascus, VA
WDVM-TVFull power	50 mi	199° SSW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WMPBFull power	52 mi	105° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	57 mi	141° SE	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	57 mi	145° SE	Fair	Washington, DC
WVPYFull power	57 mi	215° SW	Fair	New Market, VA
W21DZ-DTranslator	58 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Romney, WV
WJALFull power	59 mi	144° SE	Weak	Silver Spring, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	59 mi	153° SSE	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WMDO-CDClass A	59 mi	145° SE	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	59 mi	145° SE	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	59 mi	145° SE	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	59 mi	145° SE	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	59 mi	145° SE	Poor	Washington, DC
WUTBFull power	61 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	62 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Towson, MD
WHLZ-LDLow power	62 mi	41° NE	Poor	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	62 mi	41° NE	Poor	Harrisburg, PA

How Hagerstown compares with the rest of Maryland

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Hagerstown ranks 297th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Germantown, 40 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hagerstown: 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 110° ESE, the direction of WBFF (Fox), 61 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 21 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 Hagerstown, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Hagerstown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Hagerstown, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Hagerstown. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Hagerstown, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SE of Hagerstown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Hagerstown, MD?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Hagerstown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Hagerstown, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SE of Hagerstown. Estimated signal: fair.

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

52 transmitters within 70 miles of Hagerstown; around 21 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 Hagerstown?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 124°. The main network towers for Hagerstown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hagerstown?

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 Hagerstown?

WWPB is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hagerstown?

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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