ZIP 22520 38.1186° N  76.8124° W

TV Channels in Montross, VA

ZIP Code: 22520 • Coordinates: 38.1186°N, 76.8124°W

Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WDCW
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 5° N
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
WMDT
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 47-4
CW+ Ch. 47-2
Me-TV Ch. 47-3
NBC
WRC-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-55 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
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 21-2
Sports Ch. 16-2
FOX
WBOC-TV
Ch. 16-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 16-1
Sports Ch. 16-2
PBS
WMPT
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-52 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
WFDC-DT
Ch. 50-2 · 480i
-52 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 50-2
Grit Ch. 14-3
Univision Ch. 14-1
GET Ch. 14-2
UniMás Ch. 14-4
MyN
WDCA
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-56 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
WMDT
Ch. 47-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 47-1
CW+ Ch. 47-2
Me-TV Ch. 47-3
Telemundo
WZDC-CD
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-55 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
-52 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
§ 02

Coverage Map

Select a network to see coverage area and towers near Montross, VA.
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Showing ABC coverage and towers
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
WDCW
 15 Other -45 dBm Excellent 346° NNW
#2
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-50 dBm Good 67° ENE
#3
WBOC-TV
SALISBURY, MD
 16-1 1080i
CBSFOXSports
-50 dBm Good 67° ENE
#4
W13DV-D
Rapidan, VA
 13-3 480i (w)
Biz TVFun RoadsReligious +1
-51 dBm Good 282° WNW
#5
WFDC-DT
ARLINGTON, VA
 50-2 480i
Antenna TVCWGrit +3
-52 dBm Good 346° NNW
§ 04

Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 5° · N · Spread 83°

Towers within 83° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
§ 05

About TV Reception in Montross

Montross, Virginia (22520) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDCW at -45 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