TV channels & antenna towers in Seven Corners, Virginia

Seven Corners has 44 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, 3.7 miles to the W.

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44TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

3.7 mito the closest tower

9,255population

Network channels in Seven Corners

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWDCWCW	50	6.1 mi	40° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	6.1 mi	40° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	6.1 mi	40° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	6.1 mi	40° NE	Strong	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	6.2 mi	40° NE	Good	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	6.8 mi	37° NE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	6.8 mi	37° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	6.8 mi	37° NE	Good	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	6.8 mi	37° NE	Strong	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	6.9 mi	23° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	6.9 mi	23° NNE	Strong	Manassas, VA
IONWWPX-TVION	60	42 mi	308° NW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	42 mi	40° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	42 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	42 mi	40° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	42 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	42 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Seven Corners

Seven Corners, Virginia has a population of about 9,260. Our map shows 44 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 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 26 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 21 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 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). 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 Seven Corners

Point your antenna NE, at about 35°. The main network towers for Seven Corners 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 6.1 miles northeast of Seven Corners (40° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Seven Corners

The farthest main network tower for Seven Corners is WTTG (Fox), 6.9 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.

WDCW is only 6.1 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 Seven Corners

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
WDCN-LDLow power	3.7 mi	273° W	Good	Fairfax, VA
WMDO-CDClass A	6.1 mi	40° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	6.1 mi	40° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	6.1 mi	40° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	6.2 mi	40° NE	Good	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	6.2 mi	40° NE	Good	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	6.8 mi	37° NE	Good	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	6.9 mi	23° NNE	Strong	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	10 mi	31° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
WDWA-LDLow power	19 mi	14° NNE	Weak	Damascus, VA
W10DE-DLow power	26 mi	71° ENE	Weak	Washington, DC
WFPTFull power	28 mi	343° NNW	Fair	Frederick, MD
WMPTFull power	31 mi	72° ENE	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	31 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Lake Shore, MD
WUTBFull power	42 mi	40° NE	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	45 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WDVM-TVFull power	47 mi	277° W	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	47 mi	39° NE	Poor	Towson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	55 mi	36° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W13DW-DLow power	57 mi	84° E	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	57 mi	84° E	Poor	Dover, DE
W13DV-DLow power	60 mi	230° SW	Poor	Rapidan, VA
W14DK-DLow power	61 mi	105° ESE	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
W08EE-DTranslator	63 mi	310° NW	Poor	Martinsburg, WV
WVPYFull power	63 mi	276° W	Fair	New Market, VA

How Seven Corners compares with the rest of Virginia

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Seven Corners ranks 41st of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.1 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 West Falls Church, 1.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Seven Corners: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 23° NNE, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 6.9 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 Seven Corners, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles NE of Seven Corners. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Seven Corners, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 6.8 miles NE of Seven Corners. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Seven Corners, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 6.1 miles NE of Seven Corners. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Seven Corners, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 6.9 miles NNE of Seven Corners. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Seven Corners, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 6.8 miles NE of Seven Corners. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Seven Corners?

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Seven Corners; 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 Seven Corners?

Point your antenna NE, at about 35°. The main network towers for Seven Corners sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Seven Corners?

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 Seven Corners?

WDCW is only 6.1 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 Seven Corners?

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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