TV channels & antenna towers in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Chevy Chase has 46 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 WDDN-LD, 0.8 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Chevy Chase
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 3.2 mi | 214° SW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 3.2 mi | 214° SW | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 3.7 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 3.7 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 3.7 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 3.7 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 32 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 32 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 32 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 32 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 32 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 41 mi | 294° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Chevy Chase
With roughly 9,550 residents, Chevy Chase is a town in Maryland. Our map shows 46 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 14 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.
25 of them are within 25 miles of Chevy Chase, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 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 Chevy Chase
Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Chevy Chase 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 3.2 miles southwest of Chevy Chase (214° SW). 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 Chevy Chase at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Chevy Chase, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Chevy Chase
The farthest main network tower for Chevy Chase is WRC-TV (NBC), 4.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WDDN-LD is only 0.8 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 Chevy Chase
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDDN-LDLow power | 0.8 mi | 105° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WDCAFull power | 3.2 mi | 214° SW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 3.7 mi | 187° S | Strong | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Good | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 4.4 mi | 187° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 9.0 mi | 1° N | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 12 mi | 223° SW | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| W10DE-DLow power | 20 mi | 92° E | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 22 mi | 324° NW | Good | Frederick, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 25 mi | 89° E | Strong | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 25 mi | 89° E | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 32 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 34 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 37 mi | 42° NE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 45 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 51 mi | 267° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 53 mi | 93° E | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 53 mi | 93° E | Poor | Dover, DE |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 57 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W14DK-DLow power | 60 mi | 114° ESE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 62 mi | 301° WNW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| WWPBFull power | 66 mi | 313° NW | Fair | Hagerstown, MD |
How Chevy Chase compares with the rest of Maryland
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Chevy Chase ranks 50th of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 3.2 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, 2.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Chevy Chase: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 187° S, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 4.4 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 Chevy Chase, MD?
ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 3.7 miles S of Chevy Chase. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Chevy Chase, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 3.7 miles S of Chevy Chase. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Chevy Chase, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 4.4 miles S of Chevy Chase. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Chevy Chase, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 3.2 miles SW of Chevy Chase. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Chevy Chase, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 3.7 miles S of Chevy Chase. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Chevy Chase?
46 transmitters within 70 miles of Chevy Chase; 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 Chevy Chase?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Chevy Chase sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Chevy Chase?
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 Chevy Chase?
WDDN-LD is only 0.8 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 Chevy Chase?
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 Chevy Chase; signal estimates ignore terrain.