TV channels & antenna towers in Milford Mill, Maryland
Milford Mill has 53 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), 6.4 miles to the E.
Network channels in Milford Mill
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 6.4 mi | 98° E | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 6.4 mi | 98° E | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 6.4 mi | 98° E | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 6.5 mi | 97° E | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 6.5 mi | 97° E | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 32 mi | 214° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 32 mi | 214° SW | Good | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 32 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 32 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 32 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 32 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Arlington, VA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 48 mi | 10° N | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 54 mi | 262° W | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 68 mi | 352° N | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 69 mi | 356° N | Weak | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 69 mi | 356° N | Weak | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 69 mi | 356° N | Weak | York, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Milford Mill
With roughly 29,000 residents, Milford Mill is a town in Maryland. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. 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.
By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther 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 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). 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 Milford Mill
The main network towers around Milford Mill are in different directions: ABC 98° E (6.4 mi), CBS 98° E (6.4 mi), NBC 211° SSW (33 mi), Fox 97° E (6.5 mi) and PBS 211° SSW (32 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV and WUSA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southwest of Milford Mill (214° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Milford Mill 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 Milford Mill, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Milford Mill
The farthest main network tower for Milford Mill is WRC-TV (NBC), 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.
WMAR-TV is only 6.4 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 Milford Mill
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUTBFull power | 6.5 mi | 97° E | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 6.9 mi | 356° N | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 9.7 mi | 67° ENE | Good | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 16 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 22 mi | 227° SW | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WMPTFull power | 25 mi | 160° SSE | Strong | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 25 mi | 160° SSE | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 25 mi | 172° S | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 29 mi | 213° SSW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 31 mi | 68° ENE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 32 mi | 214° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 32 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 40 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 40 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 41 mi | 217° SW | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
| W13DW-DLow power | 45 mi | 127° SE | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 45 mi | 127° SE | Weak | Dover, DE |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 56 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| W14DK-DLow power | 62 mi | 142° SE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
How Milford Mill compares with the rest of Maryland
With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Milford Mill ranks 183rd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 6.4 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 Ellicott City, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Milford Mill: 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 211° SSW, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 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 Milford Mill, MD?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 6.4 miles E of Milford Mill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Milford Mill, MD?
CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 6.4 miles E of Milford Mill. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Milford Mill, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles SSW of Milford Mill. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Milford Mill, MD?
Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 6.5 miles E of Milford Mill. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Milford Mill, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SSW of Milford Mill. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Milford Mill?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Milford Mill; 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 Milford Mill?
The main network towers around Milford Mill are in different directions: ABC 98° E (6.4 mi), CBS 98° E (6.4 mi), NBC 211° SSW (33 mi), Fox 97° E (6.5 mi) and PBS 211° SSW (32 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Milford Mill?
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 114° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Milford Mill?
WMAR-TV is only 6.4 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 Milford Mill?
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 Milford Mill; signal estimates ignore terrain.