TV channels & antenna towers in Leonardtown, Maryland

Leonardtown has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W14DK-D, 40 miles to the NE.

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40TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

40 mito the closest tower

3,633population

Network channels in Leonardtown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWUPVCW	65	51 mi	222° SW	Fair	Ashland, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	51 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	51 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	51 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	51 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	51 mi	332° NNW	Good	Arlington, VA
CWWMDTCW	47.2	51 mi	73° ENE	Good	Salisbury, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	51 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	51 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	51 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	51 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	53 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	53 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Manassas, VA
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	56 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	56 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	56 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Cambridge, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	61 mi	65° ENE	Poor	Seaford, DE

Over-the-air TV in Leonardtown

Leonardtown, Maryland has a population of about 3,630. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 6 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Leonardtown, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 39 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 21.2 (WBOC-TV), 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 5 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 Leonardtown

The main network towers around Leonardtown are in different directions: ABC 332° NNW (51 mi), CBS 332° NNW (51 mi), NBC 332° NNW (51 mi), Fox 74° ENE (56 mi) and PBS 332° NNW (51 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 51 miles northwest of Leonardtown (332° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Leonardtown at fair strength or better, 73% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WJLA-TV (ABC), WUSA (CBS), WRC-TV (NBC), WBOC-TV (Fox) and WETA-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Leonardtown. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Leonardtown

The farthest main network tower for Leonardtown is WBOC-TV (Fox), 56 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Leonardtown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W14DK-DLow power	40 mi	52° NE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
W10DE-DLow power	48 mi	356° N	Poor	Washington, DC
WMPTFull power	50 mi	2° N	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	50 mi	2° N	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WDCO-CDClass A	51 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	51 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	51 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	51 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	51 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WOWZ-LDLow power	51 mi	73° ENE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	51 mi	73° ENE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	51 mi	322° NW	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WJALFull power	51 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	53 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	54 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
W13DW-DLow power	54 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	54 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Dover, DE
WRUE-LDLow power	55 mi	103° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WCPBFull power	57 mi	83° E	Weak	Salisbury, MD
WDWA-LDLow power	63 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Damascus, VA
W18EG-DTranslator	66 mi	118° ESE	Poor	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	66 mi	118° ESE	Poor	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	66 mi	118° ESE	Poor	Mappsville, VA

How Leonardtown compares with the rest of Maryland

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Leonardtown ranks 316th of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 51 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

12% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is St. Charles, 27 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Leonardtown: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 74° ENE, the direction of WBOC-TV (Fox), 56 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 13 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 Leonardtown, MD?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles NNW of Leonardtown. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CBS in Leonardtown, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 51 miles NNW of Leonardtown. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Leonardtown, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles NNW of Leonardtown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Leonardtown, MD?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles ENE of Leonardtown. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Leonardtown, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles NNW of Leonardtown. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Leonardtown?

40 transmitters within 70 miles of Leonardtown; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Leonardtown?

What kind of antenna do I need in Leonardtown?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 102° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Leonardtown?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Leonardtown?

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 Leonardtown; signal estimates ignore terrain.