ZIP 20778 38.8287° N  76.5727° W

TV Channels in West River, MD

ZIP Code: 20778 • Coordinates: 38.8287°N, 76.5727°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · WMPT
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 12° NNE
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
WMAR-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 54-2
Court TV Ch. 02-6
Grit Ch. 02-2
ION Ch. 02-5
Bounce TV Ch. 02-3
Busted Ch. 02-7
HSN Ch. 02-8
ION Mystery Ch. 02-4
NBC
WBAL-TV
Ch. 11-1 · 1080i
-49 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
-44 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 21-2
Sports Ch. 16-2
FOX
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-44 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 16-1
Sports Ch. 16-2
PBS
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-32 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
-32 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
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 45-1
Charge! Ch. 45-4
ROAR Ch. 24-1
ION
WMAR-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
Antenna TV Ch. 54-2
Court TV Ch. 02-6
Grit Ch. 02-2
Bounce TV Ch. 02-3
Busted Ch. 02-7
HSN Ch. 02-8
ION Mystery Ch. 02-4
Telemundo
WBOC-LD
Ch. 31-3 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 31-3
Antenna TV Ch. 16-3
Univision
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-60 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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WMPT
ANNAPOLIS, MD
 22-1 1080i
PBSCWCreate +2
-32 dBm Excellent 351° N
#2
WMPT
ANNAPOLIS, MD
 22-1 1080i
PBSCWCreate +2
-32 dBm Excellent 351° N
#3
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-44 dBm Excellent 114° ESE
#4
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-44 dBm Excellent 114° ESE
#5
WMDE
DOVER, DE
 36-5 480i (w)
365BLKArirangBinge TV +6
-44 dBm Excellent 71° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 12° · NNE · Spread 102°

Towers spread 102° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in West River

West River, Maryland (20778) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMPT at -32 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