WBOC-TV (Fox) · Channel 21.2
Full power TV station · Salisbury, Maryland
WBOC-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 21.2, licensed to Salisbury, Maryland. Its signal is estimated to reach about 124 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WBOC-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WBOC-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 284 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 23% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 124 cities and towns in our guide with about 646,000 residents, as far as Severna Park, MD (62 miles).
WBOC-TV shares its transmitter site with WRDE-LD (NBC) and WBOC-LD (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WBFF in Baltimore, MD, 79 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 21.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Salisbury, MD |
| Tower location | 38.50500, -75.64333 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 284 m (932 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 71218 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBOC-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford, DE | 9.6 mi | 191° S | Strong |
| Salisbury, MD | 10 mi | 347° NNW | Strong |
| Fruitland, MD | 13 mi | 354° N | Strong |
| Georgetown, DE | 19 mi | 228° SW | Strong |
| Millsboro, DE | 20 mi | 253° WSW | Strong |
| Cambridge, MD | 24 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Berlin, MD | 26 mi | 299° WNW | Good |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 27 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Denton, MD | 28 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Easton, MD | 30 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Milford, DE | 30 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| West Ocean City, MD | 31 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Ocean City, MD | 32 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD | 43 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Centreville, MD | 44 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Dover, DE | 46 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Lexington Park, MD | 47 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Chester, MD | 48 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Stevensville, MD | 49 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| California, MD | 49 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Chesapeake Beach, MD | 50 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Shady Side, MD | 52 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Villas, NJ | 52 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Deale, MD | 53 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Chestertown, MD | 54 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Mayo, MD | 54 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Smyrna, DE | 55 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Wildwood, NJ | 56 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Annapolis, MD | 56 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Robinwood, MD | 56 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Naval Academy, MD | 56 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Cape Saint Claire, MD | 57 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Londontowne, MD | 57 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Parole, MD | 58 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Edgewater, MD | 58 mi | 122° ESE | Fair |
| Arnold, MD | 59 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Cape May Court House, NJ | 60 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Davidsonville, MD | 60 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Lake Shore, MD | 62 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Severna Park, MD | 62 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBOC-TV transmitter tower?
WBOC-TV broadcasts from a tower at 38.5050, -75.6433, near Delmar, DE. It is licensed to Salisbury, Maryland.
What channel is WBOC-TV on?
WBOC-TV appears as virtual channel 21.2 (21.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WBOC-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBOC-TV with an antenna?
About 646,000 people live in the 124 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBOC-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBOC-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.