ZIP 21862 38.3958° N  75.2129° W

TV Channels in Showell, MD

ZIP Code: 21862 • Coordinates: 38.3958°N, 75.2129°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WBOC-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 283° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WMDT
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 47-4
CW+ Ch. 47-2
Me-TV Ch. 47-3
NBC
WRUE-LD
Ch. 31-5 · 1080i
-57 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 16-6
CBS
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 21-2
Sports Ch. 16-2
FOX
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-41 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 16-1
Sports Ch. 16-2
PBS
WCPB
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 28-2
NHK World Ch. 28-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 28-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
WRDE-LD
Ch. 31-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 31-1
COZI TV Ch. 31-2
ION
WMDT
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 47-1
CW+ Ch. 47-2
Me-TV Ch. 47-3
Telemundo
WBOC-LD
Ch. 31-3 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 31-3
Antenna TV Ch. 16-3
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
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-41 dBm Excellent 288° WNW
#2
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-41 dBm Excellent 288° WNW
#3
WCPB
SALISBURY, MD
 28-1 1080i
PBSCreateNHK World +1
-43 dBm Excellent 268° W
#4
WMDT
SALISBURY, MD
 47-1 720p
ABCIONCW+ +1
-45 dBm Excellent 285° WNW
#5
WMDT
SALISBURY, MD
 47-1 720p
ABCIONCW+ +1
-45 dBm Excellent 285° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 283° · WNW · Spread 15°

Towers clustered within 15°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Showell

Showell, Maryland (21862) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBOC-TV at -41 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