TV channels & antenna towers in Kingstown, Maryland

Kingstown has 52 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMDE, 17 miles to the S.

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52TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

1,733population

Network channels in Kingstown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWNUVCW	54	33 mi	286° WNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	33 mi	286° WNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	33 mi	286° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	33 mi	286° WNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	33 mi	286° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	45 mi	148° SSE	Fair	Seaford, DE
CWWMDTCW	47.2	51 mi	161° SSE	Good	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	53 mi	155° SSE	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	53 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	53 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Cambridge, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	58 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	58 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	58 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	58 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Washington, DC
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	58 mi	252° WSW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	58 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	58 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	58 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Arlington, VA
FOXWTTGFox	5	59 mi	254° WSW	Fair	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	59 mi	254° WSW	Fair	Manassas, VA
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	59 mi	131° SE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
NBCWGALNBC	8	65 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Lancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Kingstown

With roughly 1,730 residents, Kingstown is a small community in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 52 licensed TV transmitters: 28 full-power, 6 Class A and 18 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 35 farther out. Nine of the 23 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 64 (WDPB), 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 (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 Kingstown

The main network towers around Kingstown are in different directions: ABC 286° WNW (33 mi), CBS 286° WNW (33 mi), NBC 286° WNW (33 mi), Fox 286° WNW (33 mi) and PBS 148° SSE (45 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WNUV, WBFF, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV and WBAL-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles west of Kingstown (286° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Kingstown at fair strength or better, 81% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Kingstown

The farthest main network tower for Kingstown is WDPB (PBS), 45 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Kingstown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMDEFull power	17 mi	187° S	Fair	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	17 mi	187° S	Fair	Annapolis, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	24 mi	335° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	33 mi	295° WNW	Fair	Towson, MD
WMPTFull power	33 mi	246° WSW	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	33 mi	246° WSW	Weak	Lake Shore, MD
WUTBFull power	33 mi	286° WNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	35 mi	308° NW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	38 mi	247° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
W14DK-DLow power	39 mi	181° S	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WMPBFull power	42 mi	294° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	51 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	51 mi	161° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WDWA-LDLow power	55 mi	265° W	Poor	Damascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power	56 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
WLZH-LDLow power	56 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	56 mi	330° NNW	Poor	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WJALFull power	58 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Silver Spring, MD
WDCO-CDClass A	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	59 mi	254° WSW	Fair	Washington, DC
WCPBFull power	62 mi	156° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD

How Kingstown compares with the rest of Maryland

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Kingstown ranks 280th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 33 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 Edgewood, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Kingstown: 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 148° SSE, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 45 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 24 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 Kingstown, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Kingstown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Kingstown, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Kingstown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Kingstown, MD?

NBC is on channel 11 from WBAL-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Kingstown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Kingstown, MD?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 33 miles WNW of Kingstown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Kingstown, MD?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 45 miles SSE of Kingstown. Estimated signal: fair.

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

52 transmitters within 70 miles of Kingstown; around 24 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 Kingstown?

What kind of antenna do I need in Kingstown?

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 138° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Kingstown?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Kingstown?

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 Kingstown; signal estimates ignore terrain.