WDPB (PBS) · Channel 64
Full power TV station · Seaford, Delaware
WDPB is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with PBS on virtual channel 64, licensed to Seaford, Delaware. Its signal is estimated to reach about 73 cities and towns within 49 miles.
About WDPB
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 65.2 kW effective radiated power, WDPB runs more power than 33% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 195 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 9% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 49 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 73 cities and towns in our guide with about 334,000 residents, as far as Dover, DE (35 miles).
The nearest other PBS station in our data is WHUT-TV in Washington, DC, 82 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
PBS is the non-commercial public television service. Each region is served by a member station that carries national programs such as children's shows, documentaries and news, plus local programming.
Station facts
| Network | PBS |
| Virtual channel | 64 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Seaford, DE |
| Tower location | 38.65444, -75.61083 |
| Effective radiated power | 65.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 195 m (640 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 72335 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDPB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford, DE | 0.9 mi | 1° N | Strong |
| Laurel, DE | 7.1 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Federalsburg, MD | 9.1 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Georgetown, DE | 12 mi | 259° WSW | Good |
| Millsboro, DE | 18 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Milton, DE | 18 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Harrington, DE | 19 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Denton, MD | 20 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Salisbury, MD | 20 mi | 358° N | Good |
| Milford, DE | 20 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Fruitland, MD | 23 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Cambridge, MD | 26 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Riverview, DE | 26 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Easton, MD | 26 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Lewes, DE | 27 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 30 mi | 306° NW | Fair |
| Berlin, MD | 31 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 31 mi | 191° S | Fair |
| Princess Anne, MD | 32 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Camden, DE | 32 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Highland Acres, DE | 33 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| Dover Base Housing, DE | 33 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Dover, DE | 35 mi | 188° S | Fair |
| West Ocean City, MD | 35 mi | 309° NW | Fair |
| Ocean City, MD | 36 mi | 308° NW | Fair |
| Centreville, MD | 36 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Grasonville, MD | 38 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
| Pocomoke City, MD | 40 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| North Cape May, NJ | 42 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Cape May, NJ | 43 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| Chester, MD | 43 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Clayton, DE | 44 mi | 178° S | Fair |
| Stevensville, MD | 44 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Villas, NJ | 44 mi | 235° SW | Fair |
| Smyrna, DE | 45 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Chestertown, MD | 45 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Rio Grande, NJ | 46 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Wildwood Crest, NJ | 47 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Crisfield, MD | 48 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD | 49 mi | 64° ENE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDPB transmitter tower?
WDPB broadcasts from a tower at 38.6544, -75.6108, near Seaford, DE. It is licensed to Seaford, Delaware.
What channel is WDPB on?
WDPB appears as virtual channel 64 (64.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying PBS.
How far does WDPB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 49 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 57 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDPB with an antenna?
About 334,000 people live in the 73 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WDPB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDPB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.