TV channels & antenna towers in Garrett Park, Maryland
Garrett Park has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 34 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDDN-LD, 3.3 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Garrett Park
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 5.2 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 5.2 mi | 187° S | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 6.1 mi | 173° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 6.1 mi | 173° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 6.1 mi | 173° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 6.1 mi | 173° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 31 mi | 49° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 39 mi | 291° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Garrett Park
With roughly 1,040 residents, Garrett Park is a small community 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, 34 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 26 at good or strong strength.
23 of them are within 25 miles of Garrett Park, 12 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 Garrett Park
Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Garrett Park 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 5.2 miles south of Garrett Park (187° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Garrett Park at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Garrett Park, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Garrett Park
The farthest main network tower for Garrett Park is WRC-TV (NBC), 6.8 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 5.2 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 Garrett Park
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 | 3.3 mi | 144° SE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCAFull power | 5.2 mi | 187° S | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 6.1 mi | 173° S | Good | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 6.7 mi | 11° NNE | Fair | Damascus, VA |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Good | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 6.8 mi | 175° S | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 13 mi | 212° SSW | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| WFPTFull power | 19 mi | 323° NW | Good | Frederick, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 21 mi | 99° E | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WMPTFull power | 26 mi | 94° E | Strong | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 26 mi | 94° E | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 31 mi | 49° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 33 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 36 mi | 46° NE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 44 mi | 41° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 50 mi | 264° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 54 mi | 96° E | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 54 mi | 96° E | Poor | Dover, DE |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 56 mi | 54° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 59 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| W14DK-DLow power | 62 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| WWPBFull power | 63 mi | 312° NW | Fair | Hagerstown, MD |
How Garrett Park compares with the rest of Maryland
With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Garrett Park ranks 22nd of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 5.2 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 North Bethesda, 1.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Garrett Park: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 175° S, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 6.8 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 34 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 Garrett Park, MD?
ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 6.1 miles S of Garrett Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Garrett Park, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 6.1 miles S of Garrett Park. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Garrett Park, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles S of Garrett Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Garrett Park, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 5.2 miles S of Garrett Park. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Garrett Park, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 6.1 miles S of Garrett Park. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Garrett Park?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of Garrett Park; around 34 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 Garrett Park?
Point your antenna S, at about 176°. The main network towers for Garrett Park sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Garrett Park?
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 Garrett Park?
WTTG is only 5.2 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 Garrett Park?
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 Garrett Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.