TV channels & antenna towers in Timonium, Maryland
Timonium has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMJF-CD, 2.5 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Timonium
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 7.1 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 7.1 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 7.3 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 7.3 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 7.3 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 41 mi | 0° N | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 42 mi | 219° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 42 mi | 219° SW | Good | Manassas, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 42 mi | 216° SW | Good | Arlington, VA |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 63 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| ABCWHTM-TVABC | 27 | 63 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Harrisburg, PA |
| UNIWXBUUnivision | 15 | 64 mi | 348° NNW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWHP-TVCW | 21.3 | 64 mi | 348° NNW | Fair | Harrisburg, PA |
| FOXWPMTFox | 43 | 64 mi | 348° NNW | Fair | York, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Timonium
Timonium is a town of about 9,930 people in Maryland. There are 51 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 29 full-power, 6 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Timonium, 29 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 14 (WFDC-DT) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Timonium
Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Timonium sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV, WUSA, WETA-TV and WTTG and others, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles southwest of Timonium (216° SW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 19 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Timonium at fair strength or better, 53% 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 Timonium, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Timonium
The farthest main network tower for Timonium is WETA-TV (PBS), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WMJF-CD is only 2.5 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 Timonium
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMJF-CDClass A | 2.5 mi | 159° SSE | Strong | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 31° NNE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 7.1 mi | 193° SSW | Strong | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 8.6 mi | 275° W | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 21 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 29 mi | 179° S | Good | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 29 mi | 179° S | Weak | Lake Shore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 31 mi | 188° S | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 32 mi | 229° SW | Poor | Damascus, VA |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 32 mi | 3° N | Weak | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 32 mi | 3° N | Weak | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 38 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 39 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| WJALFull power | 42 mi | 216° SW | Fair | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 42 mi | 219° SW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 42 mi | 216° SW | Weak | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 42 mi | 216° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 42 mi | 216° SW | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 42 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 42 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Washington, DC |
| W13DW-DLow power | 44 mi | 140° SE | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 44 mi | 140° SE | Weak | Dover, DE |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 51 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Fairfax, VA |
| WRZH-LDLow power | 53 mi | 333° NNW | Poor | Lancaster, PA |
| W14DK-DLow power | 63 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
How Timonium compares with the rest of Maryland
With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Timonium ranks 214th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 7.1 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 Towson, 2.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Timonium: 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 216° SW, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 42 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 29 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 Timonium, MD?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles SSW of Timonium. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Timonium, MD?
CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles SSW of Timonium. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Timonium, MD?
NBC is on channel 11 from WBAL-TV, broadcasting from 7.3 miles SSW of Timonium. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Timonium, MD?
Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 7.1 miles SSW of Timonium. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Timonium, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles SW of Timonium. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Timonium?
51 transmitters within 70 miles of Timonium; around 29 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 Timonium?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 198°. The main network towers for Timonium sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Timonium?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Timonium?
WMJF-CD is only 2.5 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 Timonium?
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 Timonium; signal estimates ignore terrain.