TV channels & antenna towers in Ravensworth, Virginia

Ravensworth has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 4.9 miles to the N.

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42TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

4.9 mito the closest tower

2,466population

Network channels in Ravensworth

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWDCWCW	50	12 mi	38° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	12 mi	38° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	12 mi	38° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	12 mi	38° NE	Strong	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	12 mi	39° NE	Good	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	13 mi	37° NE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	13 mi	37° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	13 mi	37° NE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	13 mi	37° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	13 mi	29° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	13 mi	29° NNE	Strong	Manassas, VA
IONWWPX-TVION	60	42 mi	316° NW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	48 mi	40° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	48 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	48 mi	40° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	48 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	48 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Ravensworth

Ravensworth, Virginia has a population of about 2,470. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 25 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 21 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 15 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 Ravensworth

Point your antenna NE, at about 36°. The main network towers for Ravensworth 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 12 miles northeast of Ravensworth (38° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ravensworth

The farthest main network tower for Ravensworth is WTTG (Fox), 13 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WDCW is only 12 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 Ravensworth

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDCN-LDLow power	4.9 mi	358° N	Good	Fairfax, VA
WMDO-CDClass A	12 mi	38° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	12 mi	38° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	12 mi	38° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	12 mi	39° NE	Good	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	12 mi	39° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	13 mi	37° NE	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	13 mi	29° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	16 mi	33° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	24 mi	20° NNE	Weak	Damascus, VA
W10DE-DLow power	31 mi	65° ENE	Weak	Washington, DC
WFPTFull power	32 mi	351° N	Fair	Frederick, MD
WMPTFull power	36 mi	66° ENE	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	36 mi	66° ENE	Weak	Lake Shore, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	45 mi	284° WNW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WUTBFull power	48 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	50 mi	28° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	53 mi	38° NE	Poor	Towson, MD
W13DV-DLow power	54 mi	231° SW	Poor	Rapidan, VA
WLZH-LDLow power	61 mi	36° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WVPYFull power	61 mi	281° W	Fair	New Market, VA
W13DW-DLow power	62 mi	80° E	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	62 mi	80° E	Poor	Dover, DE
W14DK-DLow power	64 mi	100° E	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
W08EE-DTranslator	64 mi	315° NW	Poor	Martinsburg, WV

How Ravensworth compares with the rest of Virginia

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Ravensworth ranks 41st of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Springfield, 2.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ravensworth: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 29° NNE, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 13 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 31 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 Ravensworth, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NE of Ravensworth. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ravensworth, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 13 miles NE of Ravensworth. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ravensworth, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NE of Ravensworth. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Ravensworth, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 13 miles NNE of Ravensworth. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Ravensworth, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NE of Ravensworth. Estimated signal: strong.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Ravensworth; around 31 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 Ravensworth?

Point your antenna NE, at about 36°. The main network towers for Ravensworth sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ravensworth?

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 Ravensworth?

WDCW is only 12 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 Ravensworth?

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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