TV channels & antenna towers in Brookmont, Maryland
Brookmont has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTTG (Fox), 1.7 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Brookmont
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 1.7 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 1.7 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 2.3 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 2.3 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 2.3 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 2.3 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 37 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 37 mi | 43° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 37 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 37 mi | 43° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 37 mi | 43° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 40 mi | 301° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Brookmont
Brookmont is a town of about 3,470 people in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 44 licensed TV transmitters: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.
23 of them are within 25 miles of Brookmont, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles 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). 10 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 Brookmont
The main network towers around Brookmont are in different directions: ABC 75° ENE (2.3 mi), CBS 75° ENE (2.3 mi), NBC 94° E (2.1 mi), Fox 29° NNE (1.7 mi) and PBS 75° ENE (2.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WDCW, WRC-TV and WZDC-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 1.7 miles northeast of Brookmont (29° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brookmont at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brookmont, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Brookmont
The farthest main network tower for Brookmont is WETA-TV (PBS), 2.3 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WTTG is only 1.7 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 Brookmont
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDCAFull power | 1.7 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 2.1 mi | 94° E | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 2.3 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 40° NE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 7.2 mi | 230° SW | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 14 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| W10DE-DLow power | 23 mi | 81° E | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 24 mi | 335° NNW | Good | Frederick, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 28 mi | 80° E | Good | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 28 mi | 80° E | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 37 mi | 43° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 39 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 42 mi | 41° NE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 49 mi | 271° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 50 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 55 mi | 89° E | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 55 mi | 89° E | Poor | Dover, DE |
| W14DK-DLow power | 61 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 62 mi | 50° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 62 mi | 306° NW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| W13DV-DLow power | 65 mi | 228° SW | Poor | Rapidan, VA |
How Brookmont compares with the rest of Maryland
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Brookmont ranks 50th of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 1.7 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 Bethesda, 2.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Brookmont: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 75° ENE, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 2.3 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 33 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 Brookmont, MD?
ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 2.3 miles ENE of Brookmont. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Brookmont, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 2.3 miles ENE of Brookmont. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Brookmont, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 2.1 miles E of Brookmont. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Brookmont, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 1.7 miles NNE of Brookmont. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Brookmont, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 2.3 miles ENE of Brookmont. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brookmont?
44 transmitters within 70 miles of Brookmont; around 33 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 Brookmont?
The main network towers around Brookmont are in different directions: ABC 75° ENE (2.3 mi), CBS 75° ENE (2.3 mi), NBC 94° E (2.1 mi), Fox 29° NNE (1.7 mi) and PBS 75° ENE (2.3 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Brookmont?
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 Brookmont?
WTTG is only 1.7 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 Brookmont?
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.
TV channels in nearby Maryland cities
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- Chevy Chase5.0 mi
- South Kensington5.7 mi
- Silver Spring6.1 mi
- Forest Glen6.1 mi
- Takoma Park6.5 mi
- North Kensington6.6 mi
- North Bethesda7.1 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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- Chevy Chase, DC3.2 mi
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- Arlington, VA4.3 mi
- Adams Morgan, DC4.4 mi
- Pimmit Hills, VA4.8 mi
- Falls Church, VA4.9 mi
- Seven Corners, VA5.2 mi
- Washington, D.C., DC5.6 mi
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- Idylwood, VA5.9 mi
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- Dunn Loring, VA6.4 mi
- West Falls Church, VA6.5 mi
- Lake Barcroft, VA6.8 mi
More: all TV stations in Maryland · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Brookmont; signal estimates ignore terrain.