TV Channels in Smithsburg, MD
ZIP Code: 21783 • Coordinates: 39.6520°N, 77.5526°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WDCW
Recommended antenna
Rotator 129° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 8 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
WHTM-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 27-3
ION Ch. 27-2
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
NBC
WGAL
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-44 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
HSN Ch. 08-7
ION Plus Ch. 08-5
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Nosey Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-6
Story Television Ch. 08-4
CBS
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-3
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
FOX
WBFF
Ch. 45-1 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 45-2
Charge! Ch. 45-4
ROAR Ch. 24-1
PBS
WWPB
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 31-2
NHK World Ch. 31-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 31-3
CW
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
MyN Ch. 21-2
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
MyN
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
CW Ch. 21-3
Univision Ch. 15-1
Charge! Ch. 21-4
ION
WHTM-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 720p
-67 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 27-1
Grit Ch. 27-3
Laff Ch. 27-4
Religious Ch. 49-1
Telemundo
WZDC-CD
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-76 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
WHP-TV
Ch. 21-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 21-1
CW Ch. 21-3
MyN Ch. 21-2
Charge! Ch. 21-4
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WDCW | 15 | Other | -36 dBm | Excellent | 153° SSE |
| #2 | WGAL LANCASTER, PA | 08-1 1080i | NBCHSNION Plus +4 | -44 dBm | Excellent | 62° ENE |
| #3 | WWPB HAGERSTOWN, MD | 31-1 1080i | PBSCreateNHK World +1 | -54 dBm | Good | 270° W |
| #4 | WRZH-LD Lancaster, PA | 30-2 720p | Court TVBounce TVHeroes & Icons +4 | -59 dBm | Good | 62° ENE |
| #5 | WRZH-LD Lancaster, PA | 30-2 720p | Court TVBounce TVHeroes & Icons +4 | -61 dBm | Good | 62° ENE |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 141° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Smithsburg
Smithsburg, Maryland (21783) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDCW at -36 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