TV channels & antenna towers in Riverview, Delaware

Riverview has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPB (PBS), 26 miles to the SSW.

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32TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

26 mito the closest tower

2,456population

Network channels in Riverview

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
PBSWDPBPBS	64	26 mi	192° SSW	Good	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	31 mi	149° SSE	Weak	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	37 mi	191° SSW	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	37 mi	191° SSW	Weak	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	37 mi	191° SSW	Weak	Cambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	38 mi	199° SSW	Good	Salisbury, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	65 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	65 mi	290° WNW	Weak	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	65 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Riverview

With roughly 2,460 residents, Riverview is a small community in Delaware. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 1 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Five of the 11 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 13 (WJZ-TV), 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). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 9 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 Riverview

Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Riverview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNUV, WBFF, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV and WBAL-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 65 miles west of Riverview (290° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Riverview at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Riverview

The farthest main network tower for Riverview is WBOC-TV (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WMAR-TV (ABC), 65 miles west, WJZ-TV (CBS), 65 miles west and WBAL-TV (NBC), 65 miles west, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

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 Riverview

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMDEFull power	32 mi	261° W	Fair	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	32 mi	261° W	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	38 mi	199° SSW	Weak	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	38 mi	199° SSW	Weak	Salisbury, MD
W14DK-DLow power	40 mi	228° SW	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WGTW-TVFull power	41 mi	80° E	Fair	Millville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power	41 mi	80° E	Fair	Wildwood, NJ
WCPBFull power	44 mi	186° S	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	52 mi	311° NW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
W24ET-DLow power	55 mi	48° NE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WMPTFull power	59 mi	269° W	Fair	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	59 mi	269° W	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
WNJTFull power	60 mi	36° NE	Weak	Trenton, NJ
WNJSFull power	60 mi	36° NE	Weak	Camden, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power	61 mi	36° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WACPFull power	61 mi	36° NE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WRUE-LDLow power	64 mi	187° S	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	64 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Towson, MD
W10DE-DLow power	64 mi	268° W	Poor	Washington, DC
WUTBFull power	65 mi	290° WNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	65 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD

How Riverview compares with the rest of Delaware

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Riverview ranks 36th of 51 places in Delaware: fewer than the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 Dover, 9.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Riverview: 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 191° SSW, the direction of WBOC-TV (Fox), 37 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 11 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 Riverview, DE?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles WNW of Riverview. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CBS in Riverview, DE?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles WNW of Riverview. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Riverview, DE?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 37 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Riverview, DE?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Riverview, DE?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Riverview; around 11 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 Riverview?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 192°. The main network towers for Riverview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Riverview?

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 and CBS and NBC from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Riverview?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Riverview?

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 Riverview; signal estimates ignore terrain.