TV Channels in Oldtown, MD
ZIP Code: 21555 • Coordinates: 39.5751°N, 78.5626°W
Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-65 dBm · WDVM-TV
Recommended antenna
Rotator 98° E
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 7 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
WATM-TV
Ch. 23-1 · 720p
-78 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
-78 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
-72 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
-78 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 23-1
COZI TV Ch. 23-3
Merit TV Ch. 23-4
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)
-88 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 | -65 dBm | Fair | 146° SE |
| #2 | WTAJ-TV ALTOONA, PA | 10-1 1080i | CBSGritLaff +1 | -72 dBm | Fair | 5° N |
| #3 | WWPB HAGERSTOWN, MD | 31-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -72 dBm | Fair | 80° E |
| #4 | WKBS-TV ALTOONA, PA | 47-2 480i (w) | Court TVIONAudio +4 | -73 dBm | Fair | 5° N |
| #5 | W21DZ-D ROMNEY, WV | 24-1 1080i | PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -77 dBm | Poor | 205° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
6 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 107° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Oldtown
Oldtown, Maryland (21555) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDVM-TV at -65 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