TV channels & antenna towers in North East, Maryland

North East has 50 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDD-LD, 17 miles to the WSW.

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50TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

17 mito the closest tower

3,723population

Network channels in North East

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWNUVCW	54	42 mi	244° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	42 mi	244° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	42 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	42 mi	244° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	42 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWGALNBC	8	47 mi	310° NW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	48 mi	50° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	48 mi	51° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	48 mi	50° NE	Good	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	48 mi	50° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	48 mi	50° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	48 mi	50° NE	Good	Wilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	48 mi	51° NE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	48 mi	51° NE	Good	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	48 mi	51° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
PBSWDPBPBS	64	68 mi	165° SSE	Poor	Seaford, DE

Over-the-air TV in North East

North East is a town of about 3,720 people in Maryland. There are 50 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 27 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of North East, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 39 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Baltimore, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baltimore's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 54 (WNUV), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). 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 North East

The main network towers around North East are in different directions: ABC 244° WSW (42 mi), CBS 50° NE (48 mi), NBC 51° NE (48 mi), Fox 51° NE (48 mi) and PBS 165° SSE (68 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 42 miles southwest of North East (244° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach North East at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for North East

The farthest main network tower for North East is WDPB (PBS), 68 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near North East

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.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWDD-LDLow power	17 mi	250° WSW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	33 mi	260° W	Weak	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	38 mi	249° WSW	Weak	Towson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	40 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	40 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WUTBFull power	42 mi	244° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMDEFull power	45 mi	190° S	Weak	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	45 mi	190° S	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMPBFull power	46 mi	257° WSW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WPSGFull power	48 mi	50° NE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
WPSJ-CDClass A	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Hammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power	48 mi	50° NE	Fair	Princeton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power	48 mi	50° NE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WTVEFull power	48 mi	51° NE	Fair	Willow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Trenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power	48 mi	51° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WEFG-LDLow power	52 mi	50° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
W24CS-DTranslator	52 mi	2° N	Poor	Reading, PA
WMPTFull power	54 mi	221° SW	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	54 mi	221° SW	Poor	Lake Shore, MD

How North East compares with the rest of Maryland

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, North East ranks 287th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 42 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

12% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Newark, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in North East: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 165° SSE, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 68 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 23 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 North East, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of North East. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in North East, MD?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NE of North East. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in North East, MD?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 48 miles NE of North East. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in North East, MD?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NE of North East. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in North East, MD?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 68 miles SSE of North East. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in North East?

50 transmitters within 70 miles of North East; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 North East?

What kind of antenna do I need in North East?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 194° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in North East?

Is there an app to find TV towers in North East?

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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