TV channels & antenna towers in Smithsburg, Maryland

Smithsburg has 55 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 WWPB, 21 miles to the W.

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55TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

2,998population

Network channels in Smithsburg

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWWPX-TVION	60	31 mi	200° SSW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
FOXWTTGFox	5	54 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	54 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Manassas, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	54 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	54 mi	114° ESE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	54 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	54 mi	114° ESE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	54 mi	114° ESE	Good	Baltimore, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	55 mi	151° SSE	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	55 mi	151° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	55 mi	151° SSE	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	55 mi	151° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	56 mi	152° SSE	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	56 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	56 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	56 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	56 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Washington, DC
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	56 mi	36° NE	Weak	Harrisburg, PA
NBCWGALNBC	8	57 mi	62° ENE	Fair	Lancaster, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	61 mi	38° NE	Fair	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	61 mi	38° NE	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	61 mi	38° NE	Fair	York, PA

Over-the-air TV in Smithsburg

Smithsburg, Maryland has a population of about 3,000. Our map shows 55 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 31 full-power, 6 Class A, 15 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Smithsburg, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 45 are more than 45 miles 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.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), 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 15 (WXBU) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). 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 Smithsburg

Point your antenna SE, at about 129°. The main network towers for Smithsburg 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 Smithsburg (152° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Smithsburg at fair strength or better, 76% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WMAR-TV (ABC), WJZ-TV (CBS), WRC-TV (NBC) and WETA-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Smithsburg. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Smithsburg

The farthest main network tower for Smithsburg is WRC-TV (NBC), 56 miles away with a fair 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 Smithsburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWPBFull power	21 mi	269° W	Strong	Hagerstown, MD
W25FE-DLow power	29 mi	341° NNW	Weak	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	29 mi	341° NNW	Fair	Chambersburg, PA
W20EU-DTranslator	29 mi	341° NNW	Fair	Chambersburg, PA
W08EE-DTranslator	29 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Martinsburg, WV
WFPTFull power	31 mi	153° SSE	Fair	Frederick, MD
WRZH-LDLow power	42 mi	39° NE	Poor	Lancaster, PA
WMPBFull power	45 mi	109° ESE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDWA-LDLow power	45 mi	143° SE	Poor	Damascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power	53 mi	148° SSE	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	54 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
WUTBFull power	54 mi	114° ESE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	54 mi	207° SSW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	55 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Towson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	55 mi	100° E	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	55 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	55 mi	71° ENE	Poor	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WJALFull power	55 mi	151° SSE	Weak	Silver Spring, MD
WMDO-CDClass A	56 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	56 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	56 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	56 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	56 mi	152° SSE	Poor	Washington, DC
WHLZ-LDLow power	56 mi	36° NE	Poor	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	56 mi	36° NE	Poor	Harrisburg, PA

How Smithsburg compares with the rest of Maryland

With 27 stations at fair strength or better, Smithsburg ranks 245th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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, 7.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Smithsburg: 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 152° SSE, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 56 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 Smithsburg, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ESE of Smithsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Smithsburg, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ESE of Smithsburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Smithsburg, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles SSE of Smithsburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Smithsburg, MD?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 54 miles ESE of Smithsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Smithsburg, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSE of Smithsburg. Estimated signal: fair.

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

55 transmitters within 70 miles of Smithsburg; around 27 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 Smithsburg?

Point your antenna SE, at about 129°. The main network towers for Smithsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Smithsburg?

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 Smithsburg?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Smithsburg?

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 Smithsburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.