TV channels & antenna towers in Loch Lomond, Virginia

Loch Lomond has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 15 miles to the ENE.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
3,701population

Network channels in Loch Lomond

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWTTGFox5 24 mi58° ENE StrongWashington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION66 24 mi58° ENE StrongManassas, VA
CWWDCWCW50 24 mi63° ENE StrongWashington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC4 24 mi63° ENE StrongWashington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo44 24 mi63° ENE StrongWashington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision14 24 mi63° ENE StrongArlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV48.1 24 mi63° ENE FairWashington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC7 24 mi62° ENE FairWashington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS32 24 mi62° ENE GoodWashington, DC
CBSWUSACBS9 24 mi62° ENE FairWashington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS26 24 mi62° ENE StrongWashington, DC
IONWWPX-TVION60 35 mi333° NNW WeakMartinsburg, WV
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 58 mi49° NE WeakBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 58 mi49° NE FairBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 58 mi49° NE WeakBaltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW54 58 mi49° NE GoodBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 58 mi49° NE FairBaltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond, Virginia has a population of about 3,700. Our map shows 39 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Loch Lomond, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 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 Loch Lomond

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Loch Lomond sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WDCW, WRC-TV and WZDC-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles northeast of Loch Lomond (58° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Loch Lomond at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Loch Lomond

The farthest main network tower for Loch Lomond is WETA-TV (PBS), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Loch Lomond

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDCN-LDLow power15 mi 66° ENEFairFairfax, VA
WDCAFull power24 mi 58° ENEStrongWashington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A24 mi 63° ENEFairWashington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power24 mi 63° ENEFairWashington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power24 mi 63° ENEFairWashington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A24 mi 63° ENEFairWoodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A24 mi 63° ENEFairWashington, DC
WJALFull power24 mi 62° ENEFairSilver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power27 mi 57° ENEFairWashington, DC
WDVM-TVFull power32 mi 292° WNWGoodHagerstown, MD
WDWA-LDLow power33 mi 42° NEPoorDamascus, VA
WFPTFull power34 mi 15° NNEFairFrederick, MD
W13DV-DLow power43 mi 221° SWPoorRapidan, VA
W10DE-DLow power44 mi 71° ENEPoorWashington, DC
WVPYFull power47 mi 285° WNWFairNew Market, VA
WMPTFull power49 mi 71° ENEGoodAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power49 mi 71° ENEPoorLake Shore, MD
W08EE-DTranslator56 mi 326° NNWPoorMartinsburg, WV
WUTBFull power58 mi 49° NEFairBaltimore, MD
WMPBFull power59 mi 39° NEWeakBaltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A63 mi 47° NEPoorTowson, MD
WWPBFull power65 mi 336° NNWFairHagerstown, MD

How Loch Lomond compares with the rest of Virginia

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Loch Lomond ranks 69th of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

36% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Manassas, 2.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Loch Lomond: 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 62° ENE, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 24 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 29 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 Loch Lomond, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Loch Lomond. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Loch Lomond, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Loch Lomond. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Loch Lomond, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Loch Lomond. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Loch Lomond, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Loch Lomond. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Loch Lomond, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles ENE of Loch Lomond. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Loch Lomond?

39 transmitters within 70 miles of Loch Lomond; around 29 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 Loch Lomond?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Loch Lomond sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Loch Lomond?

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 Loch Lomond?

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 Loch Lomond?

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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