TV channels & antenna towers in Saint James, Maryland
Saint James has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWPB, 13 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Saint James
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 22 mi | 182° S | Fair | Martinsburg, WV |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 54 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 54 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 56 mi | 139° SE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 56 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 56 mi | 139° SE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 56 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 56 mi | 140° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 56 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 56 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 56 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 56 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 61 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 61 mi | 105° ESE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 61 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 61 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 61 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 67 mi | 39° NE | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 69 mi | 61° ENE | Weak | Lancaster, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Saint James
Saint James, Maryland has a population of about 2,950. There are 49 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 6 Class A, 14 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Saint James, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 41 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 19 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 9 (WUSA), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WTTG), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 50 (WDCW), 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair 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 Saint James
Point your antenna SE, at about 133°. The main network towers for Saint James sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV and WUSA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles southeast of Saint James (140° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Saint James at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
WMAR-TV (ABC), WUSA (CBS), WRC-TV (NBC), WTTG (Fox) and WETA-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Saint James. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Saint James
The farthest main network tower for Saint James is WMAR-TV (ABC), 61 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WWPB is only 13 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 Saint James
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 30; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWPBFull power | 13 mi | 298° WNW | Strong | Hagerstown, MD |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 18 mi | 246° WSW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| WFPTFull power | 32 mi | 131° SE | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| W25FE-DLow power | 33 mi | 0° N | Poor | Chambersburg, PA |
| WCZS-LDLow power | 33 mi | 0° N | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| W20EU-DTranslator | 34 mi | 1° N | Weak | Chambersburg, PA |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 44 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 47 mi | 129° SE | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WVPYFull power | 52 mi | 217° SW | Fair | New Market, VA |
| WMPBFull power | 53 mi | 98° E | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 53 mi | 43° NE | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 54 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| W21DZ-DTranslator | 54 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Romney, WV |
| WDCAFull power | 54 mi | 140° SE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 55 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
| WJALFull power | 56 mi | 139° SE | Weak | Silver Spring, MD |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 56 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 56 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 56 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 56 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 56 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WUTBFull power | 61 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 63 mi | 100° E | Poor | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 64 mi | 93° E | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 67 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
How Saint James compares with the rest of Maryland
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Saint James ranks 306th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Hagerstown, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Saint James: 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 105° ESE, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 61 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 19 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 Saint James, MD?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles ESE of Saint James. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Saint James, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 56 miles SE of Saint James. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is NBC in Saint James, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles SE of Saint James. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Saint James, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 54 miles SE of Saint James. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is PBS in Saint James, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles SE of Saint James. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Saint James?
49 transmitters within 70 miles of Saint James; around 19 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 Saint James?
Point your antenna SE, at about 133°. The main network towers for Saint James sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Saint James?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Saint James?
WWPB is only 13 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 Saint James?
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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- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills8.8 mi
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- Thurmont19 mi
- Frederick21 mi
- Ballenger Creek22 mi
- Walkersville22 mi
- Spring Ridge24 mi
- Hancock24 mi
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- Charles Town, WV20 mi
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- Chambersburg, PA26 mi
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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 Saint James; signal estimates ignore terrain.