WHUT-TV (PBS) · Channel 32
Full power TV station · Washington, District of Columbia
WHUT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with PBS on virtual channel 32, licensed to Washington, District of Columbia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 428 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WHUT-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 416 kW effective radiated power, WHUT-TV runs more power than 58% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 254 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 17% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 48 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 428 cities and towns in our guide with about 7,630,000 residents, as far as South Bel Air, MD (57 miles).
WHUT-TV shares its transmitter site with WJLA-TV (ABC), WJAL, WUSA (CBS) and WETA-TV (PBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other PBS station in our data is WETA-TV in Washington, DC, 0.0 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
PBS is the non-commercial public television service. Each region is served by a member station that carries national programs such as children's shows, documentaries and news, plus local programming.
Station facts
| Network | PBS |
| Virtual channel | 32 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Washington, DC |
| Tower location | 38.95028, -77.07944 |
| Effective radiated power | 416 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 254 m (833 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 27772 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHUT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, MD | 2.4 mi | 152° SSE | Strong |
| Silver Spring, MD | 4.0 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 4.5 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Arlington, VA | 5.0 mi | 16° NNE | Strong |
| McLean, VA | 5.4 mi | 78° ENE | Strong |
| Wheaton, MD | 6.3 mi | 192° SSW | Strong |
| North Bethesda, MD | 6.8 mi | 162° SSE | Strong |
| Potomac, MD | 8.4 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Aspen Hill, MD | 8.9 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Rockville, MD | 10 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Alexandria, VA | 10 mi | 350° N | Strong |
| Annandale, VA | 10 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Reston, VA | 14 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 15 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Burke, VA | 15 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| Germantown, MD | 19 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Bowie, MD | 19 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Centreville, VA | 20 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 22 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Ashburn, VA | 23 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Waldorf, MD | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Columbia, MD | 24 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Severn, MD | 24 mi | 238° WSW | Good |
| Dale City, VA | 25 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Manassas, VA | 25 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Hanover, MD | 25 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Ellicott City, MD | 27 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Leesburg, VA | 28 mi | 114° ESE | Good |
| Glen Burnie, MD | 28 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Catonsville, MD | 29 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Severna Park, MD | 30 mi | 254° WSW | Good |
| Annapolis, MD | 32 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Woodlawn, MD | 32 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Baltimore, MD | 34 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Dundalk, MD | 36 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Frederick, MD | 37 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Towson, MD | 40 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Essex, MD | 41 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Bel Air South, MD | 56 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| South Bel Air, MD | 57 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WJLA-TVABC · 7
- WUSACBS · 9
- WETA-TVPBS · 26
- WDME-CDMeTV · 48.1
- WDCWCW · 50
- WRC-TVNBC · 4
- WZDC-CDTelemundo · 44
- WFDC-DTUnivision · 14
- WTTGFox · 5
- WPXW-TVION · 66
- WJZ-TVCBS · 13
- WMAR-TVABC · 2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHUT-TV transmitter tower?
WHUT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 38.9503, -77.0794, near Friendship Village, MD. It is licensed to Washington, District of Columbia.
What channel is WHUT-TV on?
WHUT-TV appears as virtual channel 32 (32.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying PBS.
How far does WHUT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHUT-TV with an antenna?
About 7,630,000 people live in the 428 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHUT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHUT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.