TV channels & antenna towers in Spencerville, Maryland

Spencerville 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, 5.0 miles to the WNW.

Open Spencerville in the live finder

46TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

5.0 mito the closest tower

1,594population

Network channels in Spencerville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWTTGFox	5	12 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	12 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Manassas, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	13 mi	206° SSW	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	13 mi	206° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	13 mi	206° SSW	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	13 mi	206° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	13 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	13 mi	205° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	13 mi	205° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	13 mi	205° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	13 mi	205° SSW	Strong	Arlington, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	23 mi	49° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	23 mi	49° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	23 mi	49° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	23 mi	49° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	23 mi	49° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
IONWWPX-TVION	60	43 mi	282° WNW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
NBCWGALNBC	8	66 mi	17° NNE	Weak	Lancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Spencerville

Spencerville is a small community of about 1,590 people in Maryland. 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 22 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 31 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 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 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 (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 Spencerville

The main network towers around Spencerville are in different directions: ABC 49° NE (23 mi), CBS 206° SSW (13 mi), NBC 205° SSW (13 mi), Fox 213° SSW (12 mi) and PBS 206° SSW (13 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV and WUSA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southwest of Spencerville (213° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Spencerville at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Spencerville

The farthest main network tower for Spencerville is WMAR-TV (ABC), 23 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WTTG is only 12 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 Spencerville

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	5.0 mi	286° WNW	Fair	Damascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power	9.0 mi	208° SSW	Good	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	12 mi	213° SSW	Strong	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	13 mi	206° SSW	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDCO-CDClass A	13 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	13 mi	205° SSW	Good	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	13 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	13 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	13 mi	205° SSW	Fair	Washington, DC
W10DE-DLow power	17 mi	120° ESE	Fair	Washington, DC
WFPTFull power	21 mi	300° WNW	Good	Frederick, MD
WMPTFull power	21 mi	110° ESE	Strong	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	21 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Lake Shore, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	21 mi	219° SW	Fair	Fairfax, VA
WUTBFull power	23 mi	49° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	25 mi	25° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	28 mi	45° NE	Fair	Towson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	36 mi	39° NE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	48 mi	55° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power	49 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	49 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Dover, DE
WDVM-TVFull power	57 mi	259° W	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	59 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	59 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
W14DK-DLow power	59 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE

How Spencerville compares with the rest of Maryland

With 35 stations at fair strength or better, Spencerville ranks 1st of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Fairland, 2.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Spencerville: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 49° NE, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 23 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 Spencerville, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NE of Spencerville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Spencerville, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Spencerville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Spencerville, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Spencerville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Spencerville, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 12 miles SSW of Spencerville. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Spencerville, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Spencerville. Estimated signal: strong.

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

46 transmitters within 70 miles of Spencerville; 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 Spencerville?

What kind of antenna do I need in Spencerville?

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 Spencerville?

WTTG is only 12 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 Spencerville?

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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