ZIP 21012 39.0466° N  76.4956° W

TV Channels in Arnold, MD

ZIP Code: 21012 • Coordinates: 39.0466°N, 76.4956°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-24 dBm · WMPT
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 31 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 245° WSW
Towers in range
4 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
-52 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
-66 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
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 21-2
Sports Ch. 16-2
FOX
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 16-1
Sports Ch. 16-2
PBS
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-24 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
-24 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
-63 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
-52 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
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 31-3
Antenna TV Ch. 16-3
Univision
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-66 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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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
-24 dBm Excellent 248° WSW
#2
WMPT
ANNAPOLIS, MD
 22-1 1080i
PBSCWCreate +2
-24 dBm Excellent 248° WSW
#4
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-49 dBm Excellent 129° SE
#5
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-49 dBm Excellent 129° SE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 31 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 245° · WSW · Spread 116°

Towers spread 116° - rotator recommended

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

Arnold, Maryland (21012) has access to 4 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMPT at -24 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