ZIP 21539 39.5952° N  79.0095° W

TV Channels in Lonaconing, MD

ZIP Code: 21539 • Coordinates: 39.5952°N, 79.0095°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-62 dBm · WTAJ-TV
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 28 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 13° NNE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
WATM-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 23-2
COZI TV Ch. 23-3
Merit TV Ch. 23-4
NBC
WJAC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 06-4
Charge! Ch. 06-2
Comet TV Ch. 06-3
The Nest Ch. 06-5
CBS
WTAJ-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 10-4
Laff Ch. 10-3
ION Mystery Ch. 10-2
FOX
WATM-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
COZI TV Ch. 23-3
Merit TV Ch. 23-4
PBS
WNPB-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
PBS Encore Ch. 24-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 24-3
World Channel Ch. 24-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WWPX-TV
Ch. 60-3 · 480i (w)
-90 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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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
WTAJ-TV
ALTOONA, PA
 10-1 1080i
CBSGritLaff +1
-62 dBm Good 24° NNE
#2
WKBS-TV
ALTOONA, PA
 47-2 480i (w)
Court TVIONAudio +4
-63 dBm Good 24° NNE
#3
WNPB-TV
MORGANTOWN, WV
 24-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-67 dBm Fair 280° W
#4
WATM-TV
ALTOONA, PA
 23-1 720p
ABCFOXCOZI TV +1
-68 dBm Fair 24° NNE
#5
WATM-TV
ALTOONA, PA
 23-1 720p
ABCFOXCOZI TV +1
-68 dBm Fair 24° NNE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 28 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 13° · NNE · Spread 93°

Towers spread 93° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Lonaconing

Lonaconing, Maryland (21539) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WTAJ-TV at -62 dBm, rated as "Good" 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