You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 21561 (Westernport, MD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 21561 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: WSW (258°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (258°), 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 21561
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 | 8.0 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DT-D Keyser, WV · Low Power | 9.7 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 24 | PBS | WNPB-TV Morgantown, WV · Full Power | 33.4 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29GC-D Kingwood, WV · Low Power | 22.3 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | FOX | WWCP-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 47.7 mi | N (3°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W21DZ-D Romney, WV · Translator | 28.2 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WDTV Weston, WV · Full Power | 62.7 mi | WSW (258°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | NBC | WJAC-TV Johnstown, PA · Full Power | 61.8 mi | N (10°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WBOY-TV Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 62.3 mi | WSW (257°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | NBC | WDVM-TV Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 72.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | FOX | WVFX Clarksburg, WV · Full Power | 62.7 mi | WSW (258°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WVPY New Market, VA · Full Power | 59.0 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 31 | PBS | WWPB Hagerstown, MD · Full Power | 66.1 mi | E (80°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | PBS | WQED Pittsburgh, PA · Full Power | 77.5 mi | NNW (329°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | WPCW Jeannette, PA · Translator | 47.8 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | Local / LPTV | WWKH-CD Uniontown, PA · Class A | 35.1 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Westernport, MD Free TV Channels (8.1 mi from ZIP 21561 center) · Browse all Maryland cities & ZIPs.
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