TV Channels in Swanton, MD
ZIP Code: 21561 • Coordinates: 39.4916°N, 79.1944°W
Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-52 dBm · WNPB-TV
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 15 dB
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5 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
-79 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
WJAC-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-68 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
WDTV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Heroes & Icons Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-4
FOX
WWCP-TV
Ch. 08-2 · 720p
-80 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 08-2
GET Ch. 08-4
ROAR Ch. 08-3
PBS
WNPB-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-52 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
Not Available
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 | WNPB-TV MORGANTOWN, WV | 24-1 1080i | PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 295° WNW |
| #2 | WGPT OAKLAND, MD | 36-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -67 dBm | Fair | 221° SW |
| #3 | WJAC-TV JOHNSTOWN, PA | 06-1 1080i | NBCCW+Charge! +2 | -68 dBm | Fair | 10° N |
| #4 | WDVM-TV HAGERSTOWN, MD | 25-4 480i (w) | HSNION MysteryIndependent +1 | -69 dBm | Fair | 120° ESE |
| #5 | WWKH-CD UNIONTOWN, PA | 35-4 480i (w) | 365BLKDefy TVFubo Sports +4 | -73 dBm | Fair | 316° NW |
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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 19 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (175°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Swanton
Swanton, Maryland (21561) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WNPB-TV at -52 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