TV channels & antenna towers in Brentwood, Maryland

Brentwood has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJLA-TV (ABC), 6.6 miles to the W.

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43TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

6.6 mito the closest tower

3,191population

Network channels in Brentwood

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	6.6 mi	274° W	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	6.6 mi	274° W	Strong	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	6.6 mi	274° W	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	6.6 mi	274° W	Strong	Washington, DC
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	6.7 mi	268° W	Good	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	6.7 mi	268° W	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	6.7 mi	268° W	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	6.7 mi	268° W	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	6.7 mi	268° W	Strong	Arlington, VA
FOXWTTGFox	5	8.1 mi	280° W	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	8.1 mi	280° W	Strong	Manassas, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	32 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	32 mi	31° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	32 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	32 mi	31° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	32 mi	31° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
IONWWPX-TVION	60	48 mi	295° WNW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV

Over-the-air TV in Brentwood

Brentwood is a town of about 3,190 people in Maryland. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 25 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 24 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Nine of the 17 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 7 (WJLA-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 Brentwood

Point your antenna W, at about 274°. The main network towers for Brentwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV, WUSA, WETA-TV and WDME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 6.6 miles west of Brentwood (274° W). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brentwood

The farthest main network tower for Brentwood is WTTG (Fox), 8.1 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WHUT-TV is only 6.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Brentwood

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WJALFull power	6.6 mi	274° W	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	6.7 mi	306° NW	Good	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	6.7 mi	268° W	Good	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	6.7 mi	268° W	Good	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	6.7 mi	268° W	Good	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	6.7 mi	268° W	Good	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	6.7 mi	268° W	Good	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	8.1 mi	280° W	Strong	Washington, DC
W10DE-DLow power	14 mi	76° ENE	Fair	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	14 mi	336° NNW	Weak	Damascus, VA
WDCN-LDLow power	15 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Fairfax, VA
WMPTFull power	19 mi	76° ENE	Strong	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	19 mi	76° ENE	Fair	Lake Shore, MD
WFPTFull power	29 mi	319° NW	Fair	Frederick, MD
WUTBFull power	32 mi	31° NNE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	36 mi	15° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	37 mi	31° NNE	Weak	Towson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	45 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power	46 mi	89° E	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	46 mi	89° E	Weak	Dover, DE
W14DK-DLow power	53 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WWDD-LDLow power	55 mi	44° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	57 mi	271° W	Good	Hagerstown, MD
W08EE-DTranslator	69 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Martinsburg, WV
WLZH-LDLow power	69 mi	17° NNE	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA

How Brentwood compares with the rest of Maryland

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Brentwood ranks 112th of 346 places in Maryland: the same as the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 6.6 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 Chillum, 2.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brentwood: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 280° W, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 8.1 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 32 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 Brentwood, MD?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles W of Brentwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Brentwood, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 6.6 miles W of Brentwood. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Brentwood, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 6.7 miles W of Brentwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Brentwood, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 8.1 miles W of Brentwood. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Brentwood, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 6.6 miles W of Brentwood. Estimated signal: strong.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Brentwood; around 32 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 Brentwood?

Point your antenna W, at about 274°. The main network towers for Brentwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brentwood?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brentwood?

WHUT-TV is only 6.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brentwood?

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 Brentwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.