WMPT
Full power TV station · Annapolis, Maryland
WMPT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Annapolis, Maryland. Its signal is estimated to reach about 459 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WMPT
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WMPT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 284 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 22% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 459 cities and towns in our guide with about 7,810,000 residents, as far as Dover, DE (59 miles).
WMPT shares its transmitter site with WQAW-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Annapolis, MD |
| Tower location | 39.01019, -76.60883 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 284 m (932 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 65942 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMPT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severna Park, MD | 5.4 mi | 219° SW | Strong |
| Annapolis, MD | 6.7 mi | 289° WNW | Strong |
| Bowie, MD | 8.0 mi | 54° NE | Strong |
| Severn, MD | 10.0 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Glen Burnie, MD | 11 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Hanover, MD | 14 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Dundalk, MD | 17 mi | 196° SSW | Strong |
| Catonsville, MD | 19 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Baltimore, MD | 19 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| Columbia, MD | 20 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Ellicott City, MD | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Essex, MD | 22 mi | 199° SSW | Strong |
| Silver Spring, MD | 22 mi | 86° E | Strong |
| Woodlawn, MD | 23 mi | 163° SSE | Strong |
| Wheaton, MD | 24 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 24 mi | 71° ENE | Strong |
| Aspen Hill, MD | 25 mi | 101° E | Strong |
| Bethesda, MD | 26 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Towson, MD | 27 mi | 181° S | Good |
| North Bethesda, MD | 27 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Alexandria, VA | 27 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Arlington, VA | 28 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Rockville, MD | 30 mi | 100° E | Good |
| McLean, VA | 31 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Waldorf, MD | 32 mi | 34° NNE | Good |
| Potomac, MD | 32 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 33 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Annandale, VA | 34 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Germantown, MD | 37 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Bel Air South, MD | 38 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Burke, VA | 39 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| South Bel Air, MD | 39 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Reston, VA | 39 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 43 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Centreville, VA | 46 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Dale City, VA | 46 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Ashburn, VA | 47 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Manassas, VA | 50 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Frederick, MD | 51 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Leesburg, VA | 52 mi | 98° E | Good |
Other network stations nearby
- WJZ-TVCBS · 13
- WMAR-TVABC · 2
- WBAL-TVNBC · 11
- WNUVCW · 54
- WBFFFox · 45
- WJLA-TVABC · 7
- WHUT-TVPBS · 32
- WUSACBS · 9
- WETA-TVPBS · 26
- WDME-CDMeTV · 48.1
- WDCWCW · 50
- WRC-TVNBC · 4
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMPT transmitter tower?
WMPT broadcasts from a tower at 39.0102, -76.6088, near Crownsville, MD. It is licensed to Annapolis, Maryland.
How far does WMPT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMPT with an antenna?
About 7,810,000 people live in the 459 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMPT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMPT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.