TV channels & antenna towers in Lincolnia, Virginia

Lincolnia has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 5.8 miles to the NW.

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43TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

5.8 mito the closest tower

22,855population

Network channels in Lincolnia

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWDCWCW	50	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	9.7 mi	21° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	9.7 mi	21° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	9.7 mi	21° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	9.7 mi	21° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	10 mi	12° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	10 mi	12° NNE	Strong	Manassas, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	44 mi	36° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	44 mi	36° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	44 mi	36° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
IONWWPX-TVION	60	45 mi	311° NW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CWWNUVCW	54	45 mi	36° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	45 mi	36° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Lincolnia

With roughly 22,900 residents, Lincolnia is a town in Virginia. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 43 licensed TV transmitters: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Lincolnia, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 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 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 9 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 Lincolnia

Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Lincolnia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD, WFDC-DT and WDME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.0 miles north of Lincolnia (22° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Lincolnia at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Lincolnia

The farthest main network tower for Lincolnia is WTTG (Fox), 10 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.

WDCW is only 9.0 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 Lincolnia

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDCN-LDLow power	5.8 mi	312° NW	Fair	Fairfax, VA
WMDO-CDClass A	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Good	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	9.0 mi	22° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	9.7 mi	21° NNE	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	10 mi	12° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	13 mi	20° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	22 mi	10° N	Weak	Damascus, VA
W10DE-DLow power	27 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Washington, DC
WMPTFull power	32 mi	65° ENE	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	32 mi	65° ENE	Weak	Lake Shore, MD
WFPTFull power	32 mi	344° NNW	Fair	Frederick, MD
WUTBFull power	45 mi	36° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	48 mi	24° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	48 mi	282° WNW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	50 mi	35° NE	Poor	Towson, MD
W13DW-DLow power	57 mi	80° E	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	57 mi	80° E	Poor	Dover, DE
WLZH-LDLow power	57 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W13DV-DLow power	58 mi	233° SW	Poor	Rapidan, VA
W14DK-DLow power	60 mi	101° ESE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WVPYFull power	65 mi	279° W	Weak	New Market, VA
W08EE-DTranslator	66 mi	312° NW	Poor	Martinsburg, WV

How Lincolnia compares with the rest of Virginia

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Lincolnia ranks 55th of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 9.0 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

33% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Arlington, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Lincolnia: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 12° NNE, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 10 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 30 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 Lincolnia, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles NNE of Lincolnia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Lincolnia, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 9.7 miles NNE of Lincolnia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Lincolnia, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 9.0 miles NNE of Lincolnia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Lincolnia, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 10 miles NNE of Lincolnia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Lincolnia, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles NNE of Lincolnia. Estimated signal: strong.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Lincolnia; around 30 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 Lincolnia?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 19°. The main network towers for Lincolnia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Lincolnia?

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 Lincolnia?

WDCW is only 9.0 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 Lincolnia?

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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