You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 21648 (Cambridge, MD)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 21648 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: ENE (60°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (60°), 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 21648
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | ABC | WMDT Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 27.3 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WCPB Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 36.1 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WMPT Annapolis, MD · Full Power | 39.9 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGDV-LD Salisbury, MD · Low Power | 27.3 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W30FJ-D Denton, MD · Low Power | 27.3 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WMDE Dover, DE · Full Power | 31.8 mi | NNE (14°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | Cbs And Fox | WBOC-TV Salisbury, MD · Full Power | 32.2 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WJLA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | WMAR-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 61.2 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | CBS | WUSA Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WJZ-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 61.2 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WRC-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | WBAL-TV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 61.2 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | FOX | WTTG Washington, DC · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WETA-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | CW | WDCW Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | CW | WNUV Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 61.3 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | MyNetworkTV | WDCA Washington, DC · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | ION | WPXW-TV Manassas, VA · Full Power | 56.2 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | Univision | WFDC-DT Arlington, VA · Full Power | 54.3 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Univision | WJAL Silver Spring, MD · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NW (304°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBOC-LD Cambridge, MD · Low Power | 32.2 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | FOX | WBFF Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 61.3 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | PBS | WDPB Seaford, DE · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ENE (73°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | PBS | WHUT-TV Washington, DC · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NW (304°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | MyNetworkTV | WUTB Baltimore, MD · Full Power | 61.3 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Local / LPTV | WZDC-CD Washington, DC · Class A | 54.3 mi | WNW (304°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cambridge, MD Free TV Channels (9.3 mi from ZIP 21648 center) · Browse all Maryland cities & ZIPs.
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