WCPB
Full power TV station · Salisbury, Maryland
WCPB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Salisbury, Maryland. Its signal is estimated to reach about 54 cities and towns within 50 miles.
About WCPB
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 320 kW effective radiated power, WCPB runs more power than 53% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 154 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 50 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 54 cities and towns in our guide with about 231,000 residents, as far as Salisbury, MD (1.8 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Salisbury, MD |
| Tower location | 38.38583, -75.59194 |
| Effective radiated power | 320 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 40618 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCPB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury, MD | 1.8 mi | 13° NNE | Strong |
| Fruitland, MD | 4.7 mi | 19° NNE | Strong |
| Delmar, DE | 4.9 mi | 189° S | Strong |
| Laurel, DE | 12 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Princess Anne, MD | 14 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| Seaford, DE | 18 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Snow Hill, MD | 18 mi | 323° NW | Good |
| Berlin, MD | 21 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Selbyville, DE | 21 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Pocomoke City, MD | 21 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Millsboro, DE | 22 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Hurlock, MD | 22 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Federalsburg, MD | 23 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 24 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Georgetown, DE | 24 mi | 208° SSW | Good |
| Bridgeville, DE | 25 mi | 178° S | Good |
| West Ocean City, MD | 27 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Ocean City, MD | 28 mi | 277° W | Good |
| Long Neck, DE | 29 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Cambridge, MD | 29 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Ocean View, DE | 29 mi | 248° WSW | Good |
| Milton, DE | 31 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Crisfield, MD | 31 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Chincoteague, VA | 33 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Lewes, DE | 36 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Denton, MD | 37 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Harrington, DE | 37 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Milford, DE | 37 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Easton, MD | 37 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Ridgely, MD | 42 mi | 158° SSE | Fair |
| Greensboro, MD | 42 mi | 164° SSE | Fair |
| Riverview, DE | 44 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD | 45 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Drum Point, MD | 45 mi | 85° E | Fair |
| Lusby, MD | 47 mi | 92° E | Fair |
| Solomons, MD | 47 mi | 84° E | Fair |
| Woodside East, DE | 47 mi | 184° S | Fair |
| Lexington Park, MD | 47 mi | 80° E | Fair |
| Long Beach, MD | 48 mi | 96° E | Fair |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 50 mi | 185° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCPB transmitter tower?
WCPB broadcasts from a tower at 38.3858, -75.5919, near Salisbury, MD. It is licensed to Salisbury, Maryland.
How far does WCPB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 50 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 58 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCPB with an antenna?
About 231,000 people live in the 54 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCPB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCPB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.