TV channels & antenna towers in Algonquin, Maryland

Algonquin has 50 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14DK-D, 4.8 miles to the NNE.

Open Algonquin in the live finder

50TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

4.8 mito the closest tower

1,241population

Network channels in Algonquin

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWMDTCW	47.2	21 mi	106° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	26 mi	102° ESE	Strong	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	26 mi	102° ESE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	26 mi	102° ESE	Fair	Cambridge, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	27 mi	79° E	Fair	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	48 mi	85° E	Poor	Salisbury, MD
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	58 mi	295° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	58 mi	295° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	58 mi	295° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	58 mi	295° WNW	Fair	Arlington, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	58 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	58 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	58 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	58 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	60 mi	331° NNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	60 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	60 mi	331° NNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	60 mi	331° NNW	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	60 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWTTGFox	5	60 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	60 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Manassas, VA

Over-the-air TV in Algonquin

Algonquin, Maryland has a population of about 1,240. There are 50 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 7 Class A, 17 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 35 farther out. Nine of the 22 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 13 (WJZ-TV), NBC on channel 31 (WRDE-LD), Fox on channel 21.2 (WBOC-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 47.2 (WMDT), 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 (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 7 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 Algonquin

Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Algonquin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WDME-CD, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD and WFDC-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 58 miles northwest of Algonquin (295° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Algonquin at fair strength or better, 77% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Algonquin

The farthest main network tower for Algonquin is WDPB (PBS), 27 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WMAR-TV (ABC), 60 miles northwest, WJZ-TV (CBS), 60 miles northwest and WRC-TV (NBC), 58 miles northwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Algonquin

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W14DK-DLow power	4.8 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Dagsboro, DE
WOWZ-LDLow power	21 mi	106° ESE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	21 mi	106° ESE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
W13DW-DLow power	26 mi	2° N	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	26 mi	2° N	Fair	Dover, DE
WCPBFull power	31 mi	116° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
WMPTFull power	40 mi	318° NW	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	40 mi	318° NW	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WRUE-LDLow power	41 mi	143° SE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
W10DE-DLow power	43 mi	311° NW	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	58 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	58 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Silver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	59 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
W18EG-DTranslator	59 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	59 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	59 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Mappsville, VA
WUTBFull power	60 mi	331° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDCAFull power	60 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WMJF-CDClass A	63 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Towson, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	64 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WDWA-LDLow power	64 mi	307° NW	Poor	Damascus, VA

How Algonquin compares with the rest of Maryland

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Algonquin ranks 287th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

66% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Salisbury, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Algonquin: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 79° E, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 27 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 23 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 Algonquin, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Algonquin. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Algonquin, MD?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Algonquin. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Algonquin, MD?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Algonquin. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Algonquin, MD?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Algonquin. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Algonquin, MD?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 27 miles E of Algonquin. Estimated signal: fair.

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

50 transmitters within 70 miles of Algonquin; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Algonquin?

Point your antenna E, at about 91°. The main network towers for Algonquin sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Algonquin?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up ABC and CBS and NBC from up to 60 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Algonquin?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Algonquin?

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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More: all TV stations in Maryland · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Algonquin; signal estimates ignore terrain.