TV channels & antenna towers in Mantua, Virginia

Mantua has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 32 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 2.4 miles to the NE.

Open Mantua in the live finder

43TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

2.4 mito the closest tower

7,135population

Network channels in Mantua

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWTTGFox	5	11 mi	47° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	11 mi	47° NE	Strong	Manassas, VA
CWWDCWCW	50	11 mi	58° ENE	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	11 mi	58° ENE	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	11 mi	58° ENE	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	11 mi	58° ENE	Strong	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	11 mi	58° ENE	Good	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	12 mi	55° NE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	12 mi	55° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	12 mi	55° NE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	12 mi	55° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWWPX-TVION	60	38 mi	314° NW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	47 mi	44° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	47 mi	44° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	47 mi	44° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	47 mi	44° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	47 mi	44° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Mantua

Mantua, Virginia has a population of about 7,140. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 32 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 25 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Mantua, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 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 best-placed network stations 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). 10 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 Mantua

Point your antenna NE, at about 54°. The main network towers for Mantua 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 11 miles northeast of Mantua (47° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Mantua 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 Mantua, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Mantua

The farthest main network tower for Mantua is WETA-TV (PBS), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WTTG is only 11 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 Mantua

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	2.4 mi	54° NE	Good	Fairfax, VA
WDCAFull power	11 mi	47° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	11 mi	58° ENE	Good	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	11 mi	58° ENE	Good	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	11 mi	58° ENE	Good	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	11 mi	58° ENE	Good	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	11 mi	58° ENE	Good	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	12 mi	55° NE	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	15 mi	47° NE	Fair	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	22 mi	28° NNE	Weak	Damascus, VA
WFPTFull power	28 mi	354° N	Fair	Frederick, MD
W10DE-DLow power	31 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Washington, DC
WMPTFull power	37 mi	73° ENE	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	37 mi	73° ENE	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	42 mi	280° W	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WUTBFull power	47 mi	44° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	48 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	52 mi	43° NE	Poor	Towson, MD
W13DV-DLow power	55 mi	227° SW	Poor	Rapidan, VA
WVPYFull power	58 mi	278° W	Fair	New Market, VA
WLZH-LDLow power	59 mi	39° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W08EE-DTranslator	60 mi	315° NW	Poor	Martinsburg, WV
W13DW-DLow power	63 mi	83° E	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	63 mi	83° E	Poor	Dover, DE
W14DK-DLow power	66 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE

How Mantua compares with the rest of Virginia

With 32 stations at fair strength or better, Mantua ranks 14th of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Fairfax, 2.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Mantua: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 55° NE, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 12 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 32 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 Mantua, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Mantua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Mantua, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Mantua. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Mantua, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Mantua. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Mantua, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Mantua. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Mantua, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Mantua. Estimated signal: strong.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Mantua; around 32 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 Mantua?

Point your antenna NE, at about 54°. The main network towers for Mantua sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Mantua?

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 Mantua?

WTTG is only 11 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 Mantua?

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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