TV channels & antenna towers in Marlboro Village, Maryland

Marlboro Village has 47 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 W10DE-D, 12 miles to the NNE.

47TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
12 mito the closest tower
9,438population

Network channels in Marlboro Village

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV48.1 18 mi294° WNW FairWashington, DC
CWWDCWCW50 18 mi294° WNW StrongWashington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC4 18 mi294° WNW StrongWashington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo44 18 mi294° WNW StrongWashington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision14 18 mi294° WNW StrongArlington, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC7 19 mi297° WNW GoodWashington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS32 19 mi297° WNW GoodWashington, DC
CBSWUSACBS9 19 mi297° WNW GoodWashington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS26 19 mi297° WNW StrongWashington, DC
FOXWTTGFox5 20 mi297° WNW StrongWashington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION66 20 mi297° WNW StrongManassas, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 35 mi10° N FairBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 35 mi10° N GoodBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 35 mi10° N FairBaltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW54 36 mi10° N GoodBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 36 mi10° N GoodBaltimore, MD
CWWMDTCW47.2 60 mi112° ESE FairSalisbury, MD
IONWWPX-TVION60 61 mi298° WNW PoorMartinsburg, WV
PBSWDPBPBS64 64 mi101° E PoorSeaford, DE
FOXWBOC-TVFox21.2 65 mi110° ESE WeakSalisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC31 65 mi110° ESE PoorSalisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox21.2 65 mi110° ESE PoorCambridge, MD

Over-the-air TV in Marlboro Village

With roughly 9,440 residents, Marlboro Village is a town 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, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

23 of them are within 25 miles of Marlboro Village, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles 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.

The strongest network signals here 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 Marlboro Village

The main network towers around Marlboro Village are in different directions: ABC 10° N (35 mi), CBS 297° WNW (19 mi), NBC 294° WNW (18 mi), Fox 297° WNW (20 mi) and PBS 297° WNW (19 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 18 miles northwest of Marlboro Village (294° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Marlboro Village at fair strength or better, 65% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Marlboro Village, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Marlboro Village

The farthest main network tower for Marlboro Village is WMAR-TV (ABC), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Marlboro Village

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W10DE-DLow power12 mi 18° NNEFairWashington, DC
WMPTFull power15 mi 35° NEStrongAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power15 mi 35° NEFairLake Shore, MD
WDCO-CDClass A18 mi 294° WNWFairWoodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A18 mi 294° WNWGoodWashington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A18 mi 294° WNWFairWashington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power18 mi 294° WNWFairWashington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power18 mi 294° WNWFairWashington, DC
WJALFull power19 mi 297° WNWGoodSilver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power19 mi 307° NWFairWashington, DC
WDCAFull power20 mi 297° WNWStrongWashington, DC
WDCN-LDLow power25 mi 277° WWeakFairfax, VA
WDWA-LDLow power26 mi 323° NWWeakDamascus, VA
WUTBFull power36 mi 10° NGoodBaltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power37 mi 77° ENEPoorAnnapolis, MD
WMDEFull power37 mi 77° ENEFairDover, DE
W14DK-DLow power41 mi 109° ESEPoorDagsboro, DE
WMJF-CDClass A41 mi 13° NNEWeakTowson, MD
WFPTFull power42 mi 316° NWFairFrederick, MD
WMPBFull power43 mi 359° NFairBaltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power49 mi 13° NNEPoorBaltimore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power55 mi 31° NNEPoorBaltimore, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power60 mi 112° ESEPoorSalisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power60 mi 112° ESEPoorSalisbury, MD
WDVM-TVFull power68 mi 278° WFairHagerstown, MD

How Marlboro Village compares with the rest of Maryland

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Marlboro Village ranks 50th of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Bowie, 8.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Marlboro Village: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 10° N, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 35 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Marlboro Village, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles N of Marlboro Village. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Marlboro Village, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Marlboro Village. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Marlboro Village, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Marlboro Village. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Marlboro Village, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 20 miles WNW of Marlboro Village. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Marlboro Village, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Marlboro Village. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Marlboro Village?

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Marlboro Village; around 33 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 Marlboro Village?

The main network towers around Marlboro Village are in different directions: ABC 10° N (35 mi), CBS 297° WNW (19 mi), NBC 294° WNW (18 mi), Fox 297° WNW (20 mi) and PBS 297° WNW (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Marlboro Village?

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 76° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Marlboro Village?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Marlboro Village?

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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