TV channels & antenna towers in Dover, Delaware

Dover has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMDE, 34 miles to the WSW.

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53TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

34 mito the closest tower

37,522population

Network channels in Dover

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
PBSWDPBPBS	64	35 mi	188° S	Fair	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	39 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	46 mi	188° S	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	46 mi	188° S	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	46 mi	188° S	Poor	Cambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	47 mi	194° SSW	Good	Salisbury, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	61 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	61 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	61 mi	282° WNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	61 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	61 mi	282° WNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	63 mi	14° NNE	Weak	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	63 mi	14° NNE	Weak	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	63 mi	14° NNE	Weak	Wilmington, DE

Over-the-air TV in Dover

With roughly 37,500 residents, Dover is a city in Delaware. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 30 full-power, 6 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 47 farther out. Five of the 20 network stations in range are licensed to Baltimore, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baltimore's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 21.2 (WBOC-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 47.2 (WMDT), ION on channel 61 (WPPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 62 (WWSI), Univision on channel 65 (WUVP-DT) and MeTV on channel 2.1 (WDPN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 13 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 Dover

The main network towers around Dover are in different directions: ABC 282° WNW (61 mi), CBS 14° NNE (63 mi), NBC 14° NNE (63 mi), Fox 188° S (46 mi) and PBS 188° S (35 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV, KYW-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 63 miles north of Dover (14° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dover at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WMAR-TV (ABC), KYW-TV (CBS) and WCAU (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Dover. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dover

The farthest main network tower for Dover is WCAU (NBC), 63 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Dover

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMDEFull power	34 mi	245° WSW	Fair	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	34 mi	245° WSW	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WGTW-TVFull power	41 mi	93° E	Fair	Millville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power	41 mi	93° E	Fair	Wildwood, NJ
WWDD-LDLow power	46 mi	303° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W14DK-DLow power	46 mi	219° SW	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WOWZ-LDLow power	47 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	47 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Salisbury, MD
W24ET-DLow power	50 mi	56° ENE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WCPBFull power	53 mi	184° S	Weak	Salisbury, MD
WNJTFull power	54 mi	42° NE	Fair	Trenton, NJ
WNJSFull power	54 mi	42° NE	Fair	Camden, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power	54 mi	42° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WACPFull power	54 mi	42° NE	Weak	Atlantic City, NJ
WMPTFull power	59 mi	260° W	Fair	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	59 mi	260° W	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	60 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Towson, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	61 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WUTBFull power	61 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WPSJ-CDClass A	63 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Hammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A	63 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power	63 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Princeton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power	63 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Wilmington, DE
WPSGFull power	63 mi	14° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
WDUM-LDLow power	63 mi	14° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA

How Dover compares with the rest of Delaware

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Dover ranks 23rd of 51 places in Delaware: the same as the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 35 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

12% of Delaware's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Dover: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 63 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 20 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 ABC in Dover, DE?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles WNW of Dover. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Dover, DE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles NNE of Dover. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Dover, DE?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 63 miles NNE of Dover. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Dover, DE?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles S of Dover. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Dover, DE?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 35 miles S of Dover. Estimated signal: fair.

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

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Dover; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Dover?

What kind of antenna do I need in Dover?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 186° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dover?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Dover?

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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