TV channels & antenna towers in Riverside, Maryland

Riverside has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 35 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDWA-LD, 10 miles to the WSW.

Open Riverside in the live finder

46TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

6,507population

Network channels in Riverside

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	17 mi	48° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	17 mi	48° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	17 mi	48° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	17 mi	48° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	17 mi	48° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	19 mi	214° SW	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	19 mi	214° SW	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	19 mi	214° SW	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	19 mi	214° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	19 mi	219° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	19 mi	219° SW	Strong	Manassas, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	19 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	19 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	19 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	19 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Arlington, VA
IONWWPX-TVION	60	48 mi	276° W	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
NBCWGALNBC	8	61 mi	13° NNE	Fair	Lancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Riverside

Riverside, Maryland has a population of about 6,510. There are 46 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 14 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 35 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 23 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 32 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Nine of the 18 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 9 (WUSA), 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 9 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 Riverside

The main network towers around Riverside are in different directions: ABC 48° NE (17 mi), CBS 214° SW (19 mi), NBC 213° SSW (19 mi), Fox 219° SW (19 mi) and PBS 214° SW (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

11 network stations, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV, WUSA, WETA-TV and WTTG and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles southwest of Riverside (214° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Riverside 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 Riverside, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Riverside

The farthest main network tower for Riverside is WRC-TV (NBC), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Riverside

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDWA-LDLow power	10 mi	254° WSW	Weak	Damascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power	15 mi	218° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
W10DE-DLow power	16 mi	142° SE	Fair	Washington, DC
WUTBFull power	17 mi	48° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
WJALFull power	19 mi	214° SW	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WMPTFull power	19 mi	127° SE	Strong	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	19 mi	127° SE	Fair	Lake Shore, MD
WDCAFull power	19 mi	219° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	19 mi	213° SSW	Good	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	19 mi	213° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
WMPBFull power	20 mi	17° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	22 mi	44° NE	Fair	Towson, MD
WFPTFull power	24 mi	285° WNW	Good	Frederick, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	27 mi	221° SW	Weak	Fairfax, VA
WLZH-LDLow power	29 mi	36° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	42 mi	55° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power	45 mi	109° ESE	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	45 mi	109° ESE	Weak	Dover, DE
WLZH-LDLow power	53 mi	18° NNE	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	53 mi	18° NNE	Poor	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W14DK-DLow power	58 mi	129° SE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WDVM-TVFull power	63 mi	257° WSW	Good	Hagerstown, MD

How Riverside compares with the rest of Maryland

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Riverside ranks 1st of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

22% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Scaggsville, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Riverside: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 213° SSW, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 19 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 35 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 Riverside, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NE of Riverside. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Riverside, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Riverside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Riverside, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSW of Riverside. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Riverside, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Riverside. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Riverside, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Riverside. Estimated signal: strong.

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

46 transmitters within 70 miles of Riverside; around 35 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Riverside?

What kind of antenna do I need in Riverside?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Riverside?

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 Riverside?

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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