TV Channels in Barton, MD
ZIP Code: 21521 • Coordinates: 39.5497°N, 79.0465°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-69 dBm · WDVM-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 198° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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6 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WTAE-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
Comet TV Ch. 22-3
Story Television Ch. 04-3
The Nest Ch. 22-2
True Crime Network Ch. 22-4
NBC
WBOY-TV
Ch. 12-2 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 12-2
Laff Ch. 12-4
ION Mystery Ch. 12-3
CBS
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WVFX
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 10-5
CW+ Ch. 10-2
Oxygen Ch. 10-6
Start TV Ch. 10-3
PBS
WWPB
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 31-2
NHK World Ch. 31-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 31-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WWPX-TV
Ch. 60-3 · 480i (w)
-87 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 60-3
Laff Ch. 60-4
Bounce TV Ch. 60-2
Busted Ch. 60-6
Game Show Central Ch. 60-7
HSN2 Ch. 60-8
ION Plus Ch. 60-5
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WDVM-TV HAGERSTOWN, MD | 25-4 480i (w) | HSNION MysteryIndependent +1 | -69 dBm | Fair | 127° SE |
| #2 | WWPB HAGERSTOWN, MD | 31-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -72 dBm | Fair | 83° E |
| #3 | W02DA-D | 2 | Other | -72 dBm | Fair | 275° W |
| #4 | WGPT OAKLAND, MD | 36-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -73 dBm | Fair | 233° SW |
| #5 | WDTV WESTON, WV | 05-1 1080i | CBSHeroes & IconsMe-TV +1 | -73 dBm | Fair | 256° WSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
5 / 10
Signal varies 20 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 115° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Barton
Barton, Maryland (21521) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDVM-TV at -69 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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