TV channels & antenna towers in New Windsor, Maryland

New Windsor has 56 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMPB, 19 miles to the ESE.

56TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
1,400population

Network channels in New Windsor

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWNUVCW54 28 mi120° ESE GoodBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 28 mi120° ESE GoodBaltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 28 mi120° ESE FairBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 28 mi120° ESE GoodBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 28 mi120° ESE FairBaltimore, MD
FOXWTTGFox5 40 mi180° S GoodWashington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION66 40 mi180° S GoodManassas, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC7 41 mi178° S FairWashington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS32 41 mi178° S GoodWashington, DC
CBSWUSACBS9 41 mi178° S FairWashington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS26 41 mi178° S GoodWashington, DC
IONWWPX-TVION60 41 mi240° WSW WeakMartinsburg, WV
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV48.1 42 mi178° S WeakWashington, DC
CWWDCWCW50 42 mi178° S GoodWashington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC4 42 mi178° S GoodWashington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo44 42 mi178° S GoodWashington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision14 42 mi178° S GoodArlington, VA
NBCWGALNBC8 43 mi37° NE FairLancaster, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 54 mi9° N FairHarrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 57 mi13° NNE GoodLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 57 mi13° NNE GoodHarrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 57 mi13° NNE FairYork, PA

Over-the-air TV in New Windsor

With roughly 1,400 residents, New Windsor is a small community in Maryland. Our map shows 56 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 31 full-power, 6 Class A, 17 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 20 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 34 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WTTG), 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). 11 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 New Windsor

The main network towers around New Windsor are in different directions: ABC 120° ESE (28 mi), CBS 120° ESE (28 mi), NBC 178° S (42 mi), Fox 180° S (40 mi) and PBS 178° S (41 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 40 miles south of New Windsor (180° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 20 full-power and Class A network signals that reach New Windsor at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for New Windsor

The farthest main network tower for New Windsor is WRC-TV (NBC), 42 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.

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 New Windsor

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WMPBFull power19 mi 110° ESEGoodBaltimore, MD
WFPTFull power22 mi 209° SSWGoodFrederick, MD
WDWA-LDLow power28 mi 176° SPoorDamascus, VA
WUTBFull power28 mi 120° ESEGoodBaltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A29 mi 109° ESEFairTowson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power29 mi 93° EFairBaltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power38 mi 48° NEWeakHarrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power38 mi 48° NEWeakLebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WDDN-LDLow power38 mi 176° SPoorWashington, DC
WDCAFull power40 mi 180° SGoodWashington, DC
WRZH-LDLow power40 mi 3° NPoorLancaster, PA
WJALFull power41 mi 178° SFairSilver Spring, MD
WDCO-CDClass A42 mi 178° SWeakWoodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A42 mi 178° SWeakWashington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A42 mi 178° SWeakWashington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power42 mi 178° SPoorWashington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power42 mi 178° SPoorWashington, DC
W10DE-DLow power44 mi 150° SSEPoorWashington, DC
WMPTFull power45 mi 144° SEGoodAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power45 mi 144° SEPoorLake Shore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power46 mi 92° EPoorBaltimore, MD
WDCN-LDLow power47 mi 188° SPoorFairfax, VA
WWPBFull power47 mi 280° WGoodHagerstown, MD
W25FE-DLow power49 mi 316° NWPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power49 mi 316° NWPoorChambersburg, PA

How New Windsor compares with the rest of Maryland

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, New Windsor ranks 112th of 346 places in Maryland: the same as the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 28 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 Eldersburg, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in New Windsor: 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 178° S, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 42 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 32 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 New Windsor, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of New Windsor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in New Windsor, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of New Windsor. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in New Windsor, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles S of New Windsor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in New Windsor, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 40 miles S of New Windsor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in New Windsor, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles S of New Windsor. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in New Windsor?

56 transmitters within 70 miles of New Windsor; around 32 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 New Windsor?

The main network towers around New Windsor are in different directions: ABC 120° ESE (28 mi), CBS 120° ESE (28 mi), NBC 178° S (42 mi), Fox 180° S (40 mi) and PBS 178° S (41 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in New Windsor?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in New Windsor?

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 New Windsor?

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 New Windsor; signal estimates ignore terrain.