TV channels & antenna towers in Triangle, Virginia

Triangle has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 23 miles to the NNE.

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38TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

8,188population

Network channels in Triangle

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWDCWCW	50	30 mi	27° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	30 mi	27° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	30 mi	27° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	30 mi	27° NNE	Good	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	30 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	31 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	31 mi	26° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	31 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	31 mi	26° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	31 mi	23° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	31 mi	23° NNE	Good	Manassas, VA
IONWWPX-TVION	60	53 mi	334° NNW	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CWWUPVCW	65	56 mi	175° S	Weak	Ashland, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	66 mi	34° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	66 mi	34° NE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	66 mi	34° NE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	66 mi	34° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	66 mi	34° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Triangle

Triangle, Virginia has a population of about 8,190. Our map shows 38 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 5 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 21 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Nine of the 18 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Triangle

Point your antenna NNE, at about 26°. The main network towers for Triangle 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 30 miles northeast of Triangle (27° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Triangle 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 Triangle, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Triangle

The farthest main network tower for Triangle is WTTG (Fox), 31 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Triangle

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	23 mi	15° NNE	Weak	Fairfax, VA
WMDO-CDClass A	30 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	30 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	30 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	30 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	30 mi	27° NNE	Fair	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	31 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Silver Spring, MD
WDCAFull power	31 mi	23° NNE	Good	Washington, DC
WDDN-LDLow power	35 mi	26° NNE	Weak	Washington, DC
W13DV-DLow power	40 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Rapidan, VA
WDWA-LDLow power	43 mi	20° NNE	Poor	Damascus, VA
W10DE-DLow power	46 mi	48° NE	Poor	Washington, DC
WDVM-TVFull power	47 mi	308° NW	Good	Hagerstown, MD
WFPTFull power	49 mi	2° N	Weak	Frederick, MD
WMPTFull power	51 mi	51° NE	Good	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	51 mi	51° NE	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WVPYFull power	61 mi	298° WNW	Fair	New Market, VA
WUTBFull power	66 mi	34° NE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	69 mi	25° NNE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W14DK-DLow power	69 mi	84° E	Poor	Dagsboro, DE

How Triangle compares with the rest of Virginia

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Triangle ranks 90th of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 30 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 Dale City, 6.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Triangle: step by step

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.
Point it toward 23° NNE, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 31 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 24 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 Triangle, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles NNE of Triangle. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Triangle, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 31 miles NNE of Triangle. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Triangle, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles NNE of Triangle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Triangle, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 31 miles NNE of Triangle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Triangle, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles NNE of Triangle. Estimated signal: good.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Triangle; around 24 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 Triangle?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 26°. The main network towers for Triangle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Triangle?

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 Triangle?

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 Triangle?

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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