You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 21502 (Cumberland, MD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 21502 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: N (349°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (349°), 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 21502
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 51.8 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 32.9 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 41.8 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21DZ-D Romney, WV · Translator | 22.6 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DT-D Keyser, WV · Low Power | 24.8 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 61.4 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 42.8 mi | NNW (331°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 52.3 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 53.6 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | CBS | WTAJ-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 66.1 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 84.7 mi | NW (311°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Translator | 42.2 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | ION | WWPX-TV Martinsburg, WV · Full Power | 59.5 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 47 | Independent | WKBS-TV Altoona, PA · Full Power | 66.1 mi | NNE (15°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cumberland, MD Free TV Channels (0.7 mi from ZIP 21502 center) · Browse all Maryland cities & ZIPs.
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