TV channels & antenna towers in Accokeek, Maryland

Accokeek has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 18 miles to the NW.

Open Accokeek in the live finder

41TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

10,573population

Network channels in Accokeek

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWDCWCW	50	19 mi	351° N	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	19 mi	351° N	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	19 mi	351° N	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	19 mi	351° N	Strong	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	19 mi	351° N	Fair	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	20 mi	352° N	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	20 mi	352° N	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	20 mi	352° N	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	20 mi	352° N	Strong	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	21 mi	349° NNW	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	21 mi	349° NNW	Strong	Manassas, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	50 mi	24° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	50 mi	24° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	50 mi	24° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	50 mi	24° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	50 mi	24° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
IONWWPX-TVION	60	56 mi	315° NW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CWWUPVCW	65	65 mi	191° S	Poor	Ashland, VA

Over-the-air TV in Accokeek

With roughly 10,600 residents, Accokeek is a city in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 6 Class A and 11 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

20 of them are within 25 miles of Accokeek, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WUSA), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WTTG), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 50 (WDCW), ION on channel 66 (WPXW-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 14 (WFDC-DT) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 8 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Accokeek

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Accokeek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD, WFDC-DT and WDME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles north of Accokeek (351° N). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Accokeek at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Accokeek, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Accokeek

The farthest main network tower for Accokeek is WTTG (Fox), 21 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WMAR-TV (ABC), 50 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Accokeek

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDCN-LDLow power	18 mi	324° NW	Fair	Fairfax, VA
WMDO-CDClass A	19 mi	351° N	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	19 mi	351° N	Fair	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	19 mi	351° N	Fair	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	19 mi	351° N	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	19 mi	351° N	Good	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	20 mi	352° N	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	21 mi	349° NNW	Strong	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	23 mi	356° N	Fair	Washington, DC
W10DE-DLow power	28 mi	38° NE	Weak	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	32 mi	356° N	Poor	Damascus, VA
WMPTFull power	33 mi	44° NE	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	33 mi	44° NE	Weak	Lake Shore, MD
WFPTFull power	44 mi	340° NNW	Fair	Frederick, MD
WUTBFull power	50 mi	24° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
W14DK-DLow power	52 mi	92° E	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
W13DW-DLow power	54 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	54 mi	68° ENE	Poor	Dover, DE
WMPBFull power	55 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	56 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Towson, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	57 mi	291° WNW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
W13DV-DLow power	58 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Rapidan, VA
WLZH-LDLow power	64 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Baltimore, MD

How Accokeek compares with the rest of Maryland

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Accokeek ranks 202nd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

22% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Fort Washington, 2.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Accokeek: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 349° NNW, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 21 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 30 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Accokeek, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles NNE of Accokeek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Accokeek, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Accokeek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Accokeek, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles N of Accokeek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Accokeek, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 21 miles NNW of Accokeek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Accokeek, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles N of Accokeek. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Accokeek?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Accokeek; around 30 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Accokeek?

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Accokeek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Accokeek?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up ABC from up to 50 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Accokeek?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Accokeek?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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