TV channels & antenna towers in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware
Pike Creek Valley has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPSG, 32 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Pike Creek Valley
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Wilmington, DE |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| NBCWGALNBC | 8 | 53 mi | 293° WNW | Fair | Lancaster, PA |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV | 69.3 | 59 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | Allentown, PA |
Over-the-air TV in Pike Creek Valley
With roughly 11,200 residents, Pike Creek Valley is a city in Delaware. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 32 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Pike Creek Valley, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 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 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 29 (WTXF-TV), CW on channel 17 (WPHL-TV), 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). 16 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 Pike Creek Valley
Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Pike Creek Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, KYW-TV, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV and WPVI-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles northeast of Pike Creek Valley (49° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pike Creek Valley at fair strength or better, 69% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pike Creek Valley, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pike Creek Valley
The farthest main network tower for Pike Creek Valley is WCAU (NBC), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WMAR-TV (ABC), 58 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Pike Creek Valley
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 37; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPSGFull power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Good | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Wilmington, DE |
| WDUM-LDLow power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WTVEFull power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Willow Grove, PA |
| WPHA-CDClass A | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| W25FG-DLow power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WFPA-CDClass A | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| WPHY-CDClass A | 32 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WELL-LDLow power | 32 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 33 mi | 242° WSW | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| WEFG-LDLow power | 36 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| W24CS-DTranslator | 44 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Reading, PA |
| WNJTFull power | 45 mi | 90° E | Good | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 45 mi | 90° E | Good | Camden, NJ |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 46 mi | 90° E | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 46 mi | 90° E | Fair | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 48 mi | 252° WSW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 48 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA |
| WLHY-LDLow power | 48 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA |
| W24ET-DLow power | 52 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Towson, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 58 mi | 242° WSW | Good | Baltimore, MD |
How Pike Creek Valley compares with the rest of Delaware
With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Pike Creek Valley ranks 11th of 51 places in Delaware: more than the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
69% of Delaware's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Newark, 4.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pike Creek Valley: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 49° NE, the direction of WCAU (NBC), 32 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 Pike Creek Valley, DE?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles WSW of Pike Creek Valley. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Pike Creek Valley, DE?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Pike Creek Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pike Creek Valley, DE?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Pike Creek Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pike Creek Valley, DE?
Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Pike Creek Valley. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Pike Creek Valley, DE?
CW is on channel 17 from WPHL-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NE of Pike Creek Valley. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pike Creek Valley?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Pike Creek Valley; around 26 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Pike Creek Valley?
Point your antenna NE, at about 49°. The main network towers for Pike Creek Valley sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pike Creek Valley?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up ABC from up to 58 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pike Creek Valley?
WMAR-TV (ABC), 58 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Pike Creek Valley?
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 Pike Creek Valley; signal estimates ignore terrain.