TV channels & antenna towers in Forest Glen, Maryland
Forest Glen has 45 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, 1.0 miles to the S.
Network channels in Forest Glen
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 4.4 mi | 218° SW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 4.4 mi | 218° SW | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 5.3 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 31 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 31 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 31 mi | 44° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 31 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 31 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 41 mi | 292° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Forest Glen
With roughly 6,580 residents, Forest Glen is a town in Maryland. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 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 Forest Glen, 10 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 best-placed network stations 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 Forest Glen
Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Forest Glen 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 4.4 miles southwest of Forest Glen (218° 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 Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Forest Glen
The farthest main network tower for Forest Glen is WRC-TV (NBC), 5.3 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.
WDDN-LD is only 1.0 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 Forest Glen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDDN-LDLow power | 1.0 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WDCAFull power | 4.4 mi | 218° SW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 4.6 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 5.3 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 5.3 mi | 195° SSW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 5.3 mi | 196° SSW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 8.3 mi | 355° N | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 13 mi | 223° SW | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| W10DE-DLow power | 19 mi | 95° E | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 22 mi | 321° NW | Good | Frederick, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 24 mi | 91° E | Strong | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 24 mi | 91° E | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 31 mi | 44° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 33 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 36 mi | 42° NE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 44 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 52 mi | 94° E | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 52 mi | 94° E | Poor | Dover, DE |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 52 mi | 266° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 56 mi | 51° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W14DK-DLow power | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 62 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| WWPBFull power | 66 mi | 312° NW | Fair | Hagerstown, MD |
How Forest Glen compares with the rest of Maryland
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Forest Glen ranks 50th of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 4.4 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 Wheaton, 1.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Forest Glen: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 196° SSW, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 5.3 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 Forest Glen, MD?
ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles SSW of Forest Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Forest Glen, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 4.6 miles SSW of Forest Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Forest Glen, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 5.3 miles SSW of Forest Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Forest Glen, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 4.4 miles SW of Forest Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Forest Glen, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 4.6 miles SSW of Forest Glen. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Forest Glen?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of Forest Glen; 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 Forest Glen?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 201°. The main network towers for Forest Glen sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Forest Glen?
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 Forest Glen?
WDDN-LD is only 1.0 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 Forest Glen?
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 Forest Glen; signal estimates ignore terrain.