ZIP 20732 38.6551° N  76.5426° W

TV Channels in Chesapeake Beach, MD

ZIP Code: 20732 • Coordinates: 38.6551°N, 76.5426°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WBOC-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 94° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WMDT
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 47-4
CW+ Ch. 47-2
Me-TV Ch. 47-3
NBC
WBAL-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 54-3
GET Ch. 11-4
Me-TV Ch. 11-2
QVC Ch. 11-5
Story Television Ch. 11-3
The Nest Ch. 54-4
CBS
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 21-2
Sports Ch. 16-2
FOX
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 16-1
Sports Ch. 16-2
PBS
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 54-1
Create Ch. 22-2
NHK World Ch. 22-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-3
CW
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 22-1
Create Ch. 22-2
NHK World Ch. 22-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-3
MyN
WBFF
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-58 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 45-1
Charge! Ch. 45-4
ROAR Ch. 24-1
ION
WMDT
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-44 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 47-1
CW+ Ch. 47-2
Me-TV Ch. 47-3
Telemundo
WBOC-LD
Ch. 31-3 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 31-3
Antenna TV Ch. 16-3
Univision
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-62 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-2
CW Ch. 50-1
Grit Ch. 14-3
GET Ch. 14-2
UniMás Ch. 14-4
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-42 dBm Excellent 102° ESE
#2
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-42 dBm Excellent 102° ESE
#3
WMDT
SALISBURY, MD
 47-1 720p
ABCIONCW+ +1
-44 dBm Excellent 103° ESE
#4
WMDT
SALISBURY, MD
 47-1 720p
ABCIONCW+ +1
-44 dBm Excellent 103° ESE
#5
WMPT
ANNAPOLIS, MD
 22-1 1080i
PBSCWCreate +2
-47 dBm Excellent 352° N
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
10 / 10

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 94° · E · Spread 102°

Towers spread 102° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Chesapeake Beach

Chesapeake Beach, Maryland (20732) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBOC-TV at -42 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely