TV channels & antenna towers in Cabin John, Maryland
Cabin John has 44 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 WTTG (Fox), 3.0 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Cabin John
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 3.0 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 3.0 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 4.6 mi | 112° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 4.6 mi | 112° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 4.6 mi | 112° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 4.6 mi | 112° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 37 mi | 47° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 37 mi | 47° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 37 mi | 47° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 37 mi | 47° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 37 mi | 47° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 38 mi | 299° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Cabin John
Cabin John is a small community of about 2,280 people in Maryland. There are 44 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 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 26 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 23 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 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). 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 Cabin John
Point your antenna ESE, at about 113°. The main network towers for Cabin John sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV and WUSA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 3.0 miles east of Cabin John (106° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cabin John at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Cabin John, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Cabin John
The farthest main network tower for Cabin John is WRC-TV (NBC), 4.8 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.
WTTG is only 3.0 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 Cabin John
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 | 3.0 mi | 106° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 4.6 mi | 112° ESE | Strong | Silver Spring, MD |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 4.8 mi | 121° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 7.8 mi | 207° SSW | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 12 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WFPTFull power | 21 mi | 337° NNW | Good | Frederick, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 24 mi | 87° E | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WMPTFull power | 30 mi | 85° E | Good | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 30 mi | 85° E | Weak | Lake Shore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 37 mi | 47° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 38 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 42 mi | 45° NE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 47 mi | 269° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 49 mi | 40° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 57 mi | 91° E | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 57 mi | 91° E | Poor | Dover, DE |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 59 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 62 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WVPYFull power | 63 mi | 269° W | Fair | New Market, VA |
| W14DK-DLow power | 64 mi | 111° ESE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
How Cabin John compares with the rest of Maryland
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Cabin John ranks 112th of 346 places in Maryland: the same as the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 3.0 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 McLean, 3.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Cabin John: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 121° ESE, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 4.8 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 Cabin John, MD?
ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles ESE of Cabin John. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Cabin John, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 4.6 miles ESE of Cabin John. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Cabin John, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 4.8 miles ESE of Cabin John. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Cabin John, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 3.0 miles ESE of Cabin John. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Cabin John, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles ESE of Cabin John. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cabin John?
44 transmitters within 70 miles of Cabin John; 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 Cabin John?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 113°. The main network towers for Cabin John sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Cabin John?
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 Cabin John?
WTTG is only 3.0 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 Cabin John?
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 Cabin John; signal estimates ignore terrain.