TV channels & antenna towers in Hillsmere Shores, Maryland

Hillsmere Shores has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMPT, 7.8 miles to the NW.

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48TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

7.8 mito the closest tower

2,872population

Network channels in Hillsmere Shores

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	29 mi	343° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	29 mi	343° NNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	29 mi	343° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	29 mi	343° NNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	29 mi	343° NNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	31 mi	271° W	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	31 mi	271° W	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	31 mi	271° W	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	31 mi	271° W	Good	Washington, DC
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	32 mi	270° W	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	32 mi	270° W	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	32 mi	270° W	Good	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	32 mi	270° W	Good	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	32 mi	270° W	Good	Arlington, VA
FOXWTTGFox	5	33 mi	273° W	Good	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	33 mi	273° W	Good	Manassas, VA
CWWMDTCW	47.2	51 mi	126° SE	Good	Salisbury, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	52 mi	112° ESE	Weak	Seaford, DE
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	55 mi	123° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	55 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	55 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Cambridge, MD

Over-the-air TV in Hillsmere Shores

Hillsmere Shores is a town of about 2,870 people in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 48 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 6 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Hillsmere Shores, 32 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 21 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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). 8 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 Hillsmere Shores

The main network towers around Hillsmere Shores are in different directions: ABC 343° NNW (29 mi), CBS 271° W (31 mi), NBC 270° W (32 mi), Fox 273° W (33 mi) and PBS 271° W (31 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

11 network stations, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV, WUSA, WETA-TV and WDME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles west of Hillsmere Shores (271° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hillsmere Shores at fair strength or better, 61% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hillsmere Shores

The farthest main network tower for Hillsmere Shores is WTTG (Fox), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WMPT is only 7.8 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 Hillsmere Shores

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMPTFull power	7.8 mi	308° NW	Strong	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	7.8 mi	308° NW	Good	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	12 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
W13DW-DLow power	22 mi	87° E	Fair	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	22 mi	87° E	Fair	Dover, DE
WUTBFull power	29 mi	343° NNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	30 mi	278° W	Weak	Washington, DC
W14DK-DLow power	31 mi	131° SE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WJALFull power	31 mi	271° W	Fair	Silver Spring, MD
WDCO-CDClass A	32 mi	270° W	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	32 mi	270° W	Fair	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	32 mi	270° W	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	32 mi	270° W	Weak	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	32 mi	270° W	Weak	Washington, DC
WMJF-CDClass A	32 mi	350° N	Fair	Towson, MD
WDCAFull power	33 mi	273° W	Good	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	34 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Damascus, VA
WMPBFull power	38 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	39 mi	264° W	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WLZH-LDLow power	40 mi	355° N	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	42 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WFPTFull power	49 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Frederick, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	51 mi	126° SE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	51 mi	126° SE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WCPBFull power	62 mi	128° SE	Poor	Salisbury, MD

How Hillsmere Shores compares with the rest of Maryland

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Hillsmere Shores ranks 183rd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 29 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 Annapolis, 2.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hillsmere Shores: 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 273° W, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 33 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 31 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 Hillsmere Shores, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles NNW of Hillsmere Shores. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Hillsmere Shores, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 31 miles W of Hillsmere Shores. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Hillsmere Shores, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles W of Hillsmere Shores. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hillsmere Shores, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 33 miles W of Hillsmere Shores. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Hillsmere Shores, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles W of Hillsmere Shores. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hillsmere Shores?

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Hillsmere Shores; around 31 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 Hillsmere Shores?

What kind of antenna do I need in Hillsmere Shores?

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. The towers are spread over about 73° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hillsmere Shores?

WMPT is only 7.8 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 Hillsmere Shores?

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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