TV channels & antenna towers in Largo, Maryland
Largo has 47 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 W10DE-D, 9.4 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Largo
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 14 mi | 285° WNW | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 14 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 14 mi | 285° WNW | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 14 mi | 285° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 15 mi | 287° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 15 mi | 287° WNW | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 32 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 32 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 32 mi | 18° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 32 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 32 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 56 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| CWWMDTCW | 47.2 | 65 mi | 115° ESE | Weak | Salisbury, MD |
| PBSWDPBPBS | 64 | 68 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Seaford, DE |
| FOXWBOC-TVFox | 21.2 | 70 mi | 113° ESE | Weak | Salisbury, MD |
| NBCWRDE-LDNBC | 31 | 70 mi | 113° ESE | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| FOXWBOC-LDFox | 21.2 | 70 mi | 113° ESE | Poor | Cambridge, MD |
Over-the-air TV in Largo
With roughly 10,700 residents, Largo is a city in Maryland. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 26 full-power, 6 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 24 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 12 farther out. Nine of the 22 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-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). 8 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 Largo
The main network towers around Largo are in different directions: ABC 18° NNE (32 mi), CBS 285° WNW (14 mi), NBC 282° WNW (14 mi), Fox 287° WNW (15 mi) and PBS 285° WNW (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
11 network stations, WDME-CD, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD and WFDC-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles west of Largo (282° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Largo at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Largo, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Largo
The farthest main network tower for Largo is WMAR-TV (ABC), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WDCW is only 14 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 Largo
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W10DE-DLow power | 9.4 mi | 47° NE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Washington, DC |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 14 mi | 285° WNW | Good | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 14 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WMPTFull power | 14 mi | 57° ENE | Strong | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 14 mi | 57° ENE | Fair | Lake Shore, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 15 mi | 287° WNW | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 21 mi | 322° NW | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WDCN-LDLow power | 21 mi | 266° W | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| WUTBFull power | 32 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WFPTFull power | 36 mi | 314° NW | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 37 mi | 19° NNE | Weak | Towson, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 38 mi | 4° N | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| W13DW-DLow power | 40 mi | 84° E | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 40 mi | 84° E | Weak | Dover, DE |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 45 mi | 19° NNE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W14DK-DLow power | 45 mi | 113° ESE | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 53 mi | 36° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 64 mi | 274° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WOWZ-LDLow power | 65 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| WGDV-LDLow power | 65 mi | 115° ESE | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
How Largo compares with the rest of Maryland
With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Largo ranks 112th of 346 places in Maryland: the same as the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
66% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Landover, 4.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Largo: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 18° NNE, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 32 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 Largo, MD?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of Largo. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Largo, MD?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 14 miles WNW of Largo. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Largo, MD?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles WNW of Largo. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Largo, MD?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 15 miles WNW of Largo. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Largo, MD?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles WNW of Largo. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Largo?
47 transmitters within 70 miles of Largo; around 32 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Largo?
The main network towers around Largo are in different directions: ABC 18° NNE (32 mi), CBS 285° WNW (14 mi), NBC 282° WNW (14 mi), Fox 287° WNW (15 mi) and PBS 285° WNW (14 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Largo?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 95° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Largo?
WDCW is only 14 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 Largo?
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 Largo; signal estimates ignore terrain.