You can get 33 free channels in ZIP 20639 (Chesapeake Beach, MD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 20639 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 17 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: NNW (328°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (328°), 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 20639
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | PBS | WMPT Annapolis, MD · Full Power | 28.3 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | ABC | WJLA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | CBS | WUSA Washington, DC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | CBS | WJZ-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 50.7 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | NBC | WRC-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WBAL-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 50.7 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | FOX | WTTG Washington, DC · Full Power | 36.8 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WETA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | PBS | WHUT-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 35.1 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | CW | WDCW Washington, DC · Full Power | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | CW | WNUV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 50.8 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WDCA Washington, DC · Full Power | 36.8 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | ION | WPXW-TV Manassas, VA · Full Power | 36.8 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Univision | WFDC-DT Arlington, VA · Full Power | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Univision | WJAL Silver Spring, MD · Full Power | 35.1 mi | NW (314°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | WZDC-CD Washington, DC · Class A | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WMDE Dover, DE · Full Power | 36.9 mi | NE (48°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | ABC | WMAR-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 50.7 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | FOX | WBFF Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 50.8 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | MyNetworkTV | WUTB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 50.8 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQAW-LD Lake Shore, MD · Low Power | 28.3 mi | N (360°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 47 | ABC | WMDT Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 47.5 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 80.3 mi | WNW (288°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | PBS | WMPB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 59.2 mi | N (351°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DE-D New Freedom, PA · Low Power | 27.4 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04EA-D Washington, DC · Low Power | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDME-CD Washington, DC · Class A | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WIAV-CD Washington, DC · Class A | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMDO-CD Washington, DC · Class A | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WWTD-LD Washington, DC · Low Power | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRZB-LD Washington, DC · Low Power | 34.7 mi | NW (313°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDDN-LD Washington, DC · Low Power | 36.7 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Cbs And Fox | WBOC-TV Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 52.4 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Chesapeake Beach, MD Free TV Channels (6.7 mi from ZIP 20639 center) · Browse all Maryland cities & ZIPs.
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