TV channels & antenna towers in Perryman, Maryland

Perryman has 66 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDD-LD, 3.7 miles to the NNW.

Open Perryman in the live finder

66TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

3.7 mito the closest tower

2,342population

Network channels in Perryman

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWNUVCW	54	25 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	25 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	26 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	26 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	26 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWGALNBC	8	45 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	59 mi	233° SW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	59 mi	233° SW	Weak	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	59 mi	233° SW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	59 mi	233° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	60 mi	232° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	60 mi	232° SW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	60 mi	232° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	60 mi	232° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	60 mi	232° SW	Weak	Arlington, VA
FOXWTTGFox	5	60 mi	234° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	60 mi	234° SW	Fair	Manassas, VA
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	65 mi	52° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
PBSWDPBPBS	64	65 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Seaford, DE
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	65 mi	52° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	65 mi	52° NE	Fair	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	65 mi	52° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	65 mi	52° NE	Weak	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	65 mi	52° NE	Weak	Wilmington, DE
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	65 mi	52° NE	Poor	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	65 mi	52° NE	Fair	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	65 mi	52° NE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Perryman

Perryman, Maryland has a population of about 2,340. There are 66 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 36 full-power, 11 Class A, 18 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 48 farther out. Nine of the 27 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 strongest network signals here 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 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Perryman

Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Perryman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNUV, WBFF, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV and WBAL-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles west of Perryman (249° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Perryman at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Perryman

The farthest main network tower for Perryman is WBAL-TV (NBC), 26 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WETA-TV (PBS), 59 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Perryman

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 39; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWDD-LDLow power	3.7 mi	329° NNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	19 mi	280° W	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	22 mi	258° WSW	Fair	Towson, MD
WUTBFull power	25 mi	249° WSW	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	31 mi	267° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power	36 mi	170° S	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	36 mi	170° S	Fair	Dover, DE
WLZH-LDLow power	36 mi	326° NNW	Weak	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	36 mi	326° NNW	Weak	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WMPTFull power	38 mi	214° SW	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	38 mi	214° SW	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	43 mi	219° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	52 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Damascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power	56 mi	235° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
W14DK-DLow power	58 mi	172° S	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WJALFull power	59 mi	233° SW	Weak	Silver Spring, MD
WDCO-CDClass A	60 mi	232° SW	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	60 mi	232° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	60 mi	232° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	60 mi	232° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	60 mi	232° SW	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	60 mi	234° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
WFPTFull power	61 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Frederick, MD
W24CS-DTranslator	63 mi	15° NNE	Poor	Reading, PA
WRZH-LDLow power	64 mi	315° NW	Poor	Lancaster, PA

How Perryman compares with the rest of Maryland

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Perryman ranks 245th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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, 5.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Perryman: 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 249° WSW, the direction of WBAL-TV (NBC), 26 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 27 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 Perryman, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WSW of Perryman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Perryman, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WSW of Perryman. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Perryman, MD?

NBC is on channel 11 from WBAL-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles WSW of Perryman. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Perryman, MD?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 25 miles WSW of Perryman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Perryman, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles SW of Perryman. Estimated signal: fair.

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

66 transmitters within 70 miles of Perryman; around 27 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 Perryman?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 249°. The main network towers for Perryman sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Perryman?

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. Picking up PBS from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Perryman?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Perryman?

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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