You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 21520 (Oakland, MD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 21520 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: WNW (298°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (298°), 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 21520
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | WGPT Oakland, MD · Full Power | 16.1 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 24.5 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 38.5 mi | NNE (12°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GC-D Kingwood, WV · Low Power | 20.8 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DT-D Keyser, WV · Low Power | 21.4 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | Local / LPTV | WWKH-CD Uniontown, PA · Class A | 23.8 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WPXI Pittsburgh, PA · Translator | 23.8 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 65.8 mi | NNW (328°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | ABC | WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 51.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 59.9 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 70.2 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 53.6 mi | NNE (19°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 59.7 mi | WSW (246°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 83.2 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 59.9 mi | WSW (248°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | FOX | WPGH-TV Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 71.2 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Translator | 38.8 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | WPNT Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 69.8 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | Independent | WPCB-TV Greensburg, PA · Full Power | 57.9 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FR-D Morgantown, WV · Low Power | 33.6 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21DZ-D Romney, WV · Translator | 38.5 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Oakland, MD Free TV Channels (16.0 mi from ZIP 21520 center) · Browse all Maryland cities & ZIPs.
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