FCC Over-the-Air Signal Report
You can get 43 free channels in ZIP 21040 (Bel Air, MD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 21040 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
43Total Stations
7Strong (Indoor OK)
WSWMain Tower Dir.
Major Broadcast Networks Nearby
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Recommended Setup for This Area
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
📡 VHF Alert: 4 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: WSW (251°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (251°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 21040
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABC | WMAR-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 20.7 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | CBS | WJZ-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 20.7 mi | WSW (252°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | NBC | WBAL-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 20.7 mi | WSW (252°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | FOX | WBFF Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 20.6 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | CW | WNUV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 20.6 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | MyNetworkTV | WUTB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 20.6 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWDD-LD Baltimore, MD · Low Power | 6.3 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | NBC | WGAL Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 45.4 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | PBS | WMPB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 26.5 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMPT Annapolis, MD · Full Power | 33.8 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DE-D New Freedom, PA · Low Power | 15.8 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLZH-LD Baltimore, MD · Low Power | 15.8 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMJF-CD Towson, MD · Class A | 17.1 mi | W (264°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WMDE Dover, DE · Full Power | 34.4 mi | SSE (163°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WJLA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WPVI-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NE (52°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | CBS | WUSA Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WRC-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | WDPN-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 69.9 mi | NE (52°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WETA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Univision | WJAL Silver Spring, MD · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SW (232°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WHTM-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 70.7 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | KYW-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 69.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CBS | WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WCAU Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 69.9 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | FOX | WTTG Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | FOX | WTXF-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 69.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | WHUT-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.0 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WHYY-TV Wilmington, DE · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 50 | CW | WDCW Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CW | WPSG Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 69.7 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WXBU Lancaster, PA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WDCA Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | MyNetworkTV | WPHL-TV Philadelphia, PA · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | ION | WPXW-TV Manassas, VA · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | Univision | WFDC-DT Arlington, VA · Full Power | 54.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | Univision | WUVP-DT Vineland, NJ · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 62 | Telemundo | WWSI Mount Laurel, NJ · Full Power | 69.9 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WMCN-TV Princeton, NJ · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NE (52°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Independent | WLYH Red Lion, PA · Full Power | 70.7 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQAW-LD Lake Shore, MD · Low Power | 33.8 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | WZDC-CD Washington, DC · Class A | 54.5 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | Local / LPTV | WACP Atlantic City, NJ · Full Power | 79.7 mi | ENE (74°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Bel Air, MD Free TV Channels (8.0 mi from ZIP 21040 center) · Browse all Maryland cities & ZIPs.
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