ZIP 20705 39.0471° N  76.8981° W

TV Channels in Beltsville, MD

ZIP Code: 20705 • Coordinates: 39.0471°N, 76.8981°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-29 dBm · WMPT
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 102° ESE
Towers in range
4 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WJLA-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 32-1
Charge! Ch. 07-2
Comet TV Ch. 07-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 32-2
ROAR Ch. 07-4
NBC
WRC-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 44-1
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 04-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
CBS
WUSA
Ch. 09-1 · 1080i
-62 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
AltaVision Ch. 68-1
Defy TV Ch. 68-2
QVC Ch. 09-5
Quest Ch. 09-3
The Nest Ch. 09-4
True Crime Network Ch. 09-2
FOX
WTTG
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 20-1
BUZZR Ch. 05-2
FOX Weather Ch. 20-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Start TV Ch. 05-3
PBS
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-29 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 54-1
Create Ch. 22-2
NHK World Ch. 22-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-3
CW
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-29 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
PBS Ch. 22-1
Create Ch. 22-2
NHK World Ch. 22-4
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-3
MyN
WDCA
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-53 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-1
BUZZR Ch. 05-2
FOX Weather Ch. 20-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Movies! Ch. 20-2
Start TV Ch. 05-3
ION
WPXW-TV
Ch. 66-3 · 480i (w)
-54 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 66-3
Laff Ch. 66-4
Bounce TV Ch. 66-2
Busted Ch. 66-6
Game Show Central Ch. 66-7
HSN Ch. 66-8
ION Plus Ch. 66-5
Telemundo
WZDC-CD
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 04-1
COZI TV Ch. 04-2
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 04-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
TeleXitos Ch. 44-2
Univision
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-61 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-2
CW Ch. 50-1
Grit Ch. 14-3
GET Ch. 14-2
UniMás Ch. 14-4
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WMPT
ANNAPOLIS, MD
 22-1 1080i
PBSCWCreate +2
-29 dBm Excellent 99° E
#2
WMPT
ANNAPOLIS, MD
 22-1 1080i
PBSCWCreate +2
-29 dBm Excellent 99° E
#4
WTTG
WASHINGTON, DC
 05-1 720p
FOXMyNBUZZR +4
-53 dBm Good 243° WSW
#5
WTTG
WASHINGTON, DC
 05-1 720p
FOXMyNBUZZR +4
-53 dBm Good 243° WSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 102° · ESE · Spread 141°

Towers spread 141° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Beltsville

Beltsville, Maryland (20705) has access to 4 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WMPT at -29 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely