TV channels & antenna towers in Delmar, Delaware

Delmar has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBOC-TV (Fox), 4.9 miles to the NW.

Open Delmar in the live finder

20TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

4.9 mito the closest tower

1,730population

Network channels in Delmar

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	4.9 mi	313° NW	Strong	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	4.9 mi	313° NW	Good	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	4.9 mi	313° NW	Good	Cambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	9.1 mi	290° WNW	Strong	Salisbury, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	14 mi	352° N	Good	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	23 mi	56° ENE	Fair	Salisbury, MD

Over-the-air TV in Delmar

With roughly 1,730 residents, Delmar is a small community in Delaware. Our map shows 20 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Delmar, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Salisbury, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Salisbury's stations.

The strongest network signals here are NBC on channel 31 (WRDE-LD), Fox on channel 21.2 (WBOC-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 47.2 (WMDT) and Telemundo on channel 42.3 (WSJZ-LD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMAR-TV in Baltimore, MD, 84 miles to the northwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJZ-TV in Baltimore, MD, 84 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Delmar

Point your antenna NNW, at about 333°. The main network towers for Delmar sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Delmar, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Delmar

The farthest main network tower for Delmar is WDPB (PBS), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WBOC-TV is only 4.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Delmar

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCPBFull power	4.9 mi	189° S	Strong	Salisbury, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	9.1 mi	290° WNW	Good	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	9.1 mi	290° WNW	Good	Salisbury, MD
WRUE-LDLow power	24 mi	190° S	Fair	Salisbury, MD
W14DK-DLow power	29 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Dagsboro, DE
W18EG-DTranslator	42 mi	180° S	Poor	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	42 mi	180° S	Poor	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	42 mi	180° S	Poor	Mappsville, VA
WMDEFull power	44 mi	321° NW	Weak	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	44 mi	321° NW	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WGTW-TVFull power	64 mi	43° NE	Poor	Millville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power	64 mi	43° NE	Poor	Wildwood, NJ
WMPTFull power	67 mi	305° NW	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	67 mi	305° NW	Poor	Lake Shore, MD

How Delmar compares with the rest of Delaware

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Delmar ranks 42nd of 51 places in Delaware: fewer than the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 4.9 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

20% of Delaware's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Salisbury, 6.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Delmar: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 352° N, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 14 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 10 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is NBC in Delmar, DE?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 4.9 miles NW of Delmar. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Delmar, DE?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 4.9 miles NW of Delmar. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Delmar, DE?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Delmar. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Delmar, DE?

CW is on channel 47.2 from WMDT, broadcasting from 9.1 miles WNW of Delmar. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Delmar, DE?

Telemundo is on channel 42.3 from WSJZ-LD, broadcasting from 23 miles ENE of Delmar. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Delmar?

20 transmitters within 70 miles of Delmar; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Delmar?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 333°. The main network towers for Delmar sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Delmar?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Delmar?

WBOC-TV is only 4.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Delmar?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Delaware · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Delmar; signal estimates ignore terrain.