WMDT (CW) · Channel 47.2
Full power TV station · Salisbury, Maryland
WMDT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 47.2, licensed to Salisbury, Maryland. Its signal is estimated to reach about 127 cities and towns within 61 miles.
About WMDT
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 246 kW effective radiated power, WMDT runs more power than 48% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 307 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 32% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 61 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 127 cities and towns in our guide with about 695,000 residents, as far as Severna Park, MD (59 miles).
WMDT shares its transmitter site with WOWZ-LD and WGDV-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WNUV in Baltimore, MD, 76 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 47.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Salisbury, MD |
| Tower location | 38.50178, -75.73539 |
| Effective radiated power | 246 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 16455 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WMDT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford, DE | 12 mi | 215° SW | Strong |
| Salisbury, MD | 12 mi | 323° NW | Strong |
| Fruitland, MD | 14 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Cambridge, MD | 19 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Georgetown, DE | 23 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Easton, MD | 26 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Berlin, MD | 31 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 32 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Milford, DE | 33 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Ocean City, MD | 37 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD | 38 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Centreville, MD | 41 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Lexington Park, MD | 42 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| California, MD | 44 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Chesapeake Beach, MD | 45 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Stevensville, MD | 45 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Dover, DE | 47 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Shady Side, MD | 48 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Deale, MD | 48 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Mayo, MD | 50 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Chestertown, MD | 52 mi | 160° SSE | Fair |
| Robinwood, MD | 52 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Annapolis, MD | 52 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Naval Academy, MD | 53 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Londontowne, MD | 53 mi | 124° SE | Fair |
| Cape Saint Claire, MD | 53 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Edgewater, MD | 54 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Parole, MD | 54 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Arnold, MD | 55 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Smyrna, DE | 56 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Davidsonville, MD | 56 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Villas, NJ | 56 mi | 230° SW | Fair |
| Lake Shore, MD | 58 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Severna Park, MD | 59 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Greater Upper Marlboro, MD | 59 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Marlton, MD | 60 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Wildwood, NJ | 60 mi | 236° SW | Fair |
| Marlboro Village, MD | 60 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Brock Hall, MD | 60 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Rosaryville, MD | 61 mi | 107° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WMDT transmitter tower?
WMDT broadcasts from a tower at 38.5018, -75.7354, near Hebron, MD. It is licensed to Salisbury, Maryland.
What channel is WMDT on?
WMDT appears as virtual channel 47.2 (47.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WMDT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 61 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 69 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WMDT with an antenna?
About 695,000 people live in the 127 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WMDT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WMDT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.