TV channels & antenna towers in Irvington, Maryland

Irvington has 43 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 WJZ-TV (CBS), 4.1 miles to the NNE.

43TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
4.1 mito the closest tower
4,548population

Network channels in Irvington

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 4.1 mi28° NNE StrongBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 4.1 mi28° NNE StrongBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 4.1 mi28° NNE StrongBaltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW54 4.2 mi28° NNE StrongBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 4.2 mi28° NNE StrongBaltimore, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC7 31 mi223° SW FairWashington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS32 31 mi223° SW GoodWashington, DC
CBSWUSACBS9 31 mi223° SW FairWashington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS26 31 mi223° SW GoodWashington, DC
FOXWTTGFox5 31 mi226° SW GoodWashington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION66 31 mi226° SW GoodManassas, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV48.1 32 mi222° SW FairWashington, DC
CWWDCWCW50 32 mi222° SW GoodWashington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC4 32 mi222° SW GoodWashington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo44 32 mi222° SW GoodWashington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision14 32 mi222° SW GoodArlington, VA
NBCWGALNBC8 52 mi4° N FairLancaster, PA
IONWWPX-TVION60 58 mi267° W WeakMartinsburg, WV

Over-the-air TV in Irvington

Irvington is a town of about 4,550 people in Maryland. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 6 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

13 of them are within 25 miles of Irvington, 26 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 18 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 11 (WBAL-TV), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 54 (WNUV), 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). 7 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 Irvington

The main network towers around Irvington are in different directions: ABC 28° NNE (4.1 mi), CBS 28° NNE (4.1 mi), NBC 28° NNE (4.1 mi), Fox 28° NNE (4.2 mi) and PBS 223° SW (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 WTTG and others, transmit from the same tower site about 31 miles southwest of Irvington (223° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Irvington at fair strength or better, 65% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Irvington

The farthest main network tower for Irvington is WETA-TV (PBS), 31 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WJZ-TV is only 4.1 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 Irvington

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WUTBFull power4.2 mi 28° NNEStrongBaltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A9.4 mi 28° NNEGoodTowson, MD
WMPBFull power12 mi 336° NNWGoodBaltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power17 mi 23° NNEFairBaltimore, MD
WMPTFull power19 mi 168° SSEStrongAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power19 mi 168° SSEFairLake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power20 mi 182° SFairWashington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power23 mi 243° WSWWeakDamascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power28 mi 226° SWFairWashington, DC
WWDD-LDLow power29 mi 56° NEWeakBaltimore, MD
WJALFull power31 mi 223° SWFairSilver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power31 mi 226° SWGoodWashington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A32 mi 222° SWFairWoodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A32 mi 222° SWFairWashington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A32 mi 222° SWFairWashington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power32 mi 222° SWWeakWashington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power32 mi 222° SWWeakWashington, DC
WFPTFull power34 mi 268° WFairFrederick, MD
W13DW-DLow power39 mi 125° SEPoorAnnapolis, MD
WMDEFull power39 mi 125° SEWeakDover, DE
WDCN-LDLow power40 mi 226° SWPoorFairfax, VA
WLZH-LDLow power43 mi 7° NPoorHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power43 mi 7° NPoorLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W14DK-DLow power56 mi 142° SEPoorDagsboro, DE
WRZH-LDLow power61 mi 341° NNWPoorLancaster, PA

How Irvington compares with the rest of Maryland

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Irvington ranks 183rd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 4.1 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 Arbutus, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Irvington: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 223° SW, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 31 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Irvington, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 4.1 miles NNE of Irvington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Irvington, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 4.1 miles NNE of Irvington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Irvington, MD?

NBC is on channel 11 from WBAL-TV, broadcasting from 4.1 miles NNE of Irvington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Irvington, MD?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 4.2 miles NNE of Irvington. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Irvington, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles SW of Irvington. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Irvington; 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 Irvington?

The main network towers around Irvington are in different directions: ABC 28° NNE (4.1 mi), CBS 28° NNE (4.1 mi), NBC 28° NNE (4.1 mi), Fox 28° NNE (4.2 mi) and PBS 223° SW (31 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Irvington?

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 165° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Irvington?

WJZ-TV is only 4.1 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 Irvington?

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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