TV channels & antenna towers in Mechanicsville, Maryland

Mechanicsville has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W10DE-D, 38 miles to the N.

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47TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

38 mito the closest tower

1,508population

Network channels in Mechanicsville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	39 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	39 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	39 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	39 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	39 mi	332° NNW	Good	Arlington, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	39 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	39 mi	333° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	39 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	39 mi	333° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	41 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	41 mi	332° NNW	Good	Manassas, VA
CWWMDTCW	47.2	55 mi	85° E	Fair	Salisbury, MD
CWWUPVCW	65	56 mi	210° SSW	Weak	Ashland, VA
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	60 mi	86° E	Fair	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	60 mi	86° E	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	60 mi	86° E	Poor	Cambridge, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	62 mi	5° N	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	62 mi	5° N	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	62 mi	5° N	Weak	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	62 mi	5° N	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	62 mi	5° N	Fair	Baltimore, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	63 mi	76° ENE	Poor	Seaford, DE

Over-the-air TV in Mechanicsville

With roughly 1,510 residents, Mechanicsville is a small community in Maryland. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 47 licensed TV transmitters: 26 full-power, 6 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 24 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 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.

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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Mechanicsville

Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Mechanicsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WDME-CD, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD and WFDC-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles northwest of Mechanicsville (332° NNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mechanicsville at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Mechanicsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mechanicsville

The farthest main network tower for Mechanicsville is WTTG (Fox), 41 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.

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 Mechanicsville

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	38 mi	3° N	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	39 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	39 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	39 mi	332° NNW	Weak	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	39 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	39 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	39 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Silver Spring, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	39 mi	319° NW	Poor	Fairfax, VA
W14DK-DLow power	40 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WMPTFull power	40 mi	10° N	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	40 mi	10° N	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WDCAFull power	41 mi	332° NNW	Good	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	42 mi	336° NNW	Poor	Washington, DC
W13DW-DLow power	50 mi	45° NE	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	50 mi	45° NE	Poor	Dover, DE
WDWA-LDLow power	51 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Damascus, VA
WOWZ-LDLow power	55 mi	85° E	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	55 mi	85° E	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WUTBFull power	62 mi	5° N	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WCPBFull power	62 mi	93° E	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WRUE-LDLow power	63 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WFPTFull power	64 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Frederick, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	67 mi	6° N	Poor	Towson, MD
W13DV-DLow power	69 mi	263° W	Poor	Rapidan, VA
WMPBFull power	69 mi	358° N	Poor	Baltimore, MD

How Mechanicsville compares with the rest of Maryland

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Mechanicsville ranks 301st of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 39 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 St. Charles, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mechanicsville: 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 332° NNW, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 41 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 20 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 Mechanicsville, MD?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNW of Mechanicsville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Mechanicsville, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 39 miles NNW of Mechanicsville. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Mechanicsville, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNW of Mechanicsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Mechanicsville, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 41 miles NNW of Mechanicsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Mechanicsville, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles NNW of Mechanicsville. Estimated signal: good.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Mechanicsville; around 20 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 Mechanicsville?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Mechanicsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mechanicsville?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mechanicsville?

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 Mechanicsville?

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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