TV Channels in Big Pool, MD
ZIP Code: 21711 • Coordinates: 39.6684°N, 78.0196°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-38 dBm · WDCW
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 110° ESE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 14 dB
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10 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
-53 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
-62 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
-52 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
-53 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
-53 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 31-2
NHK World Ch. 31-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 31-3
CW
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-78 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-2
Grit Ch. 14-3
Univision Ch. 14-1
GET Ch. 14-2
UniMás Ch. 14-4
MyN
WDCA
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-1
BUZZR Ch. 05-2
FOX Weather Ch. 20-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Start TV Ch. 05-3
ION
WPXW-TV
Ch. 66-3 · 480i (w)
-80 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 66-3
Laff Ch. 66-4
Bounce TV Ch. 66-2
Busted Ch. 66-6
Game Show Central Ch. 66-7
HSN Ch. 66-8
ION Plus Ch. 66-5
Telemundo
WZDC-CD
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-80 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 04-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-78 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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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WDCW | 15 | Other | -38 dBm | Excellent | 135° SE |
| #2 | WTAJ-TV ALTOONA, PA | 10-1 1080i | CBSGritLaff +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 340° NNW |
| #3 | WWPB HAGERSTOWN, MD | 31-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -53 dBm | Good | 115° ESE |
| #4 | WATM-TV ALTOONA, PA | 23-1 720p | ABCFOXCOZI TV +1 | -53 dBm | Good | 340° NNW |
| #5 | WATM-TV ALTOONA, PA | 23-1 720p | ABCFOXCOZI TV +1 | -53 dBm | Good | 340° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 130° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Big Pool
Big Pool, Maryland (21711) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDCW at -38 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