TV channels & antenna towers in Savage, Maryland

Savage 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 W10DE-D, 12 miles to the SSE.

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45TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

7,054population

Network channels in Savage

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	16 mi	34° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	16 mi	34° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	16 mi	34° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	17 mi	34° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	17 mi	34° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	19 mi	227° SW	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	19 mi	227° SW	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	19 mi	227° SW	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	19 mi	227° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	19 mi	232° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	19 mi	232° SW	Strong	Manassas, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	19 mi	225° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	19 mi	225° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	19 mi	225° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	19 mi	225° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	19 mi	225° SW	Strong	Arlington, VA
IONWWPX-TVION	60	51 mi	278° W	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
NBCWGALNBC	8	63 mi	10° N	Fair	Lancaster, PA

Over-the-air TV in Savage

Savage, Maryland has a population of about 7,050. Our map shows 45 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 14 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 22 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 31 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Nine of the 18 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 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 54 (WNUV), 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 Savage

The main network towers around Savage are in different directions: ABC 34° NE (16 mi), CBS 227° SW (19 mi), NBC 225° SW (19 mi), Fox 232° SW (19 mi) and PBS 227° SW (19 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

11 network stations, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV, WUSA, WETA-TV and WTTG and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles southwest of Savage (227° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Savage

The farthest main network tower for Savage is WRC-TV (NBC), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WMPT is only 15 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 Savage

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W10DE-DLow power	12 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	13 mi	269° W	Weak	Damascus, VA
WMPTFull power	15 mi	127° SE	Strong	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	15 mi	127° SE	Fair	Lake Shore, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	16 mi	233° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
WUTBFull power	17 mi	34° NE	Strong	Baltimore, MD
WJALFull power	19 mi	227° SW	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	19 mi	232° SW	Strong	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	19 mi	225° SW	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	19 mi	225° SW	Good	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	19 mi	225° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	19 mi	225° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	19 mi	225° SW	Fair	Washington, DC
WMPBFull power	22 mi	6° N	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	22 mi	33° NNE	Fair	Towson, MD
WFPTFull power	27 mi	288° WNW	Good	Frederick, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	28 mi	230° SW	Weak	Fairfax, VA
WLZH-LDLow power	30 mi	28° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	41 mi	50° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power	41 mi	108° ESE	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	41 mi	108° ESE	Weak	Dover, DE
W14DK-DLow power	54 mi	130° SE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WLZH-LDLow power	55 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	55 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WDVM-TVFull power	66 mi	259° W	Fair	Hagerstown, MD

How Savage compares with the rest of Maryland

With 34 stations at fair strength or better, Savage ranks 22nd of 346 places in Maryland: more than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Laurel, 3.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Savage: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 225° SW, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 19 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 Savage, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NE of Savage. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Savage, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Savage. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Savage, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Savage. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Savage, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Savage. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Savage, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Savage. Estimated signal: strong.

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

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Savage; 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 Savage?

What kind of antenna do I need in Savage?

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 Savage?

WMPT is only 15 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 Savage?

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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