TV channels & antenna towers in Middletown, Delaware

Middletown has 57 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WWDD-LD, 28 miles to the W.

Open Middletown in the live finder

57TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

28 mito the closest tower

20,372population

Network channels in Middletown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	48 mi	32° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	48 mi	31° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	48 mi	32° NNE	Good	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	48 mi	32° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	48 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	48 mi	32° NNE	Good	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	48 mi	32° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	48 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	48 mi	31° NNE	Good	Wilmington, DE
CWWNUVCW	54	50 mi	261° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	50 mi	261° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	51 mi	261° W	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	51 mi	261° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	51 mi	261° W	Fair	Baltimore, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	55 mi	174° S	Weak	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	62 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
NBCWGALNBC	8	63 mi	310° NW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	65 mi	177° S	Weak	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	65 mi	177° S	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	65 mi	177° S	Poor	Cambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	65 mi	181° S	Weak	Salisbury, MD

Over-the-air TV in Middletown

Middletown is a town of about 20,400 people in Delaware. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 57 licensed TV transmitters: 31 full-power, 6 Class A, 19 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Middletown, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 54 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 21 network stations in range are licensed to Philadelphia, PA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Philadelphia's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 3 (KYW-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WCAU), Fox on channel 29 (WTXF-TV), PBS on channel 64 (WDPB), CW on channel 54 (WNUV), 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Middletown

The main network towers around Middletown are in different directions: ABC 261° W (51 mi), CBS 31° NNE (48 mi), NBC 32° NNE (48 mi), Fox 32° NNE (48 mi) and PBS 174° S (55 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, KYW-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles northeast of Middletown (32° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 15 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Middletown at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

WDPB (PBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Middletown. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Middletown

The farthest main network tower for Middletown is WDPB (PBS), 55 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Middletown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WWDD-LDLow power	28 mi	279° W	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMDEFull power	40 mi	211° SSW	Weak	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	40 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	45 mi	276° W	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	47 mi	266° W	Poor	Towson, MD
WPSJ-CDClass A	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Hammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WPSGFull power	48 mi	31° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power	48 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Princeton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power	48 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WTVEFull power	48 mi	32° NNE	Fair	Willow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Trenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power	48 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WNJTFull power	50 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Trenton, NJ
WNJSFull power	50 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Camden, NJ
WUTBFull power	50 mi	261° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
WZPA-LDLow power	51 mi	67° ENE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WACPFull power	51 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Atlantic City, NJ
WEFG-LDLow power	51 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
W24ET-DLow power	52 mi	82° E	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WGTW-TVFull power	56 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Millville, NJ

How Middletown compares with the rest of Delaware

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Middletown ranks 11th of 51 places in Delaware: more than the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 48 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

12% of Delaware's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Wilmington, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Middletown: 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 174° S, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 55 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 26 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 Middletown, DE?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles W of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Middletown, DE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Middletown, DE?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Middletown, DE?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NNE of Middletown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Middletown, DE?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 55 miles S of Middletown. Estimated signal: weak.

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

57 transmitters within 70 miles of Middletown; around 26 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 Middletown?

What kind of antenna do I need in Middletown?

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 218° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Middletown?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Middletown?

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 Middletown; signal estimates ignore terrain.