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.
Network channels in Irvington
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 4.1 mi | 28° NNE | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 4.1 mi | 28° NNE | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 4.1 mi | 28° NNE | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 4.2 mi | 28° NNE | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 4.2 mi | 28° NNE | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 31 mi | 223° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 31 mi | 223° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 31 mi | 223° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 31 mi | 223° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 31 mi | 226° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 31 mi | 226° SW | Good | Manassas, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 32 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 32 mi | 222° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 32 mi | 222° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 32 mi | 222° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 32 mi | 222° SW | Good | Arlington, VA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 52 mi | 4° N | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 58 mi | 267° W | Weak | Martinsburg, 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.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUTBFull power | 4.2 mi | 28° NNE | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 9.4 mi | 28° NNE | Good | Towson, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 12 mi | 336° NNW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 17 mi | 23° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 19 mi | 168° SSE | Strong | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 19 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 20 mi | 182° S | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 23 mi | 243° WSW | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 28 mi | 226° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 29 mi | 56° NE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| WJALFull power | 31 mi | 223° SW | Fair | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 31 mi | 226° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 32 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 32 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 32 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 32 mi | 222° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 32 mi | 222° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 34 mi | 268° W | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 39 mi | 125° SE | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 39 mi | 125° SE | Weak | Dover, DE |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 40 mi | 226° SW | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 43 mi | 7° N | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 43 mi | 7° N | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| W14DK-DLow power | 56 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 61 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Lancaster, 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
- 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 223° SW, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 31 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 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.
TV channels in nearby Maryland cities
- Arbutus2.1 mi
- Catonsville2.6 mi
- Lansdowne2.9 mi
- Woodlawn3.6 mi
- Baltimore4.0 mi
- Baltimore Highlands4.3 mi
- Lochearn4.4 mi
- Ilchester4.7 mi
- Charles Village4.8 mi
- Elkridge5.1 mi
- Pumphrey5.2 mi
- Brooklyn Park5.3 mi
- Linthicum5.7 mi
- West Elkridge5.7 mi
- Ellicott City6.1 mi
- Milford Mill6.3 mi
- Hanover6.5 mi
- Pikesville6.6 mi
- Ferndale7.3 mi
- Randallstown8.3 mi
- Columbia8.7 mi
- Glen Burnie8.9 mi
- Dundalk9.1 mi
- Towson9.3 mi
More: all TV stations in Maryland · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Irvington; signal estimates ignore terrain.