TV channels & antenna towers in Rodney Village, Delaware
Rodney Village 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, 32 miles to the WSW.
Network channels in Rodney Village
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBSWDPBPBS | 64 | 33 mi | 187° S | Fair | Seaford, DE |
| TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo | 42.3 | 38 mi | 153° SSE | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| FOXWBOC-TVFox | 21.2 | 44 mi | 188° S | Good | Salisbury, MD |
| NBCWRDE-LDNBC | 31 | 44 mi | 188° S | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| FOXWBOC-LDFox | 21.2 | 44 mi | 188° S | Poor | Cambridge, MD |
| CWWMDTCW | 47.2 | 45 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Salisbury, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 61 mi | 284° WNW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 61 mi | 284° WNW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 61 mi | 284° WNW | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 61 mi | 284° WNW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 61 mi | 284° WNW | Weak | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWTXF-TVFox | 29 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| UNIWUVP-DTUnivision | 65 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Vineland, NJ |
| CWWPHL-TVCW | 17 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| CBSKYW-TVCBS | 3 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV | 2.1 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| TLMWWSITelemundo | 62 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| NBCWCAUNBC | 10 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
| ABCWPVI-TVABC | 6 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Weak | Philadelphia, PA |
| IONWPPX-TVION | 61 | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Weak | Wilmington, DE |
Over-the-air TV in Rodney Village
Rodney Village, Delaware has a population of about 1,490. 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.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Rodney Village, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 40 are more than 45 miles 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 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 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 Rodney Village
Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Rodney Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Nine network stations, WTXF-TV, WUVP-DT, WPHL-TV, KYW-TV and WDPN-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 65 miles north of Rodney Village (14° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Rodney Village at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Rodney Village, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Rodney Village
The farthest main network tower for Rodney Village is WBOC-TV (Fox), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WMAR-TV (ABC), 61 miles west, KYW-TV (CBS), 65 miles north and WCAU (NBC), 65 miles north, 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 Rodney Village
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 | 32 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Dover, DE |
| W13DW-DLow power | 32 mi | 248° WSW | Weak | Annapolis, MD |
| WGTW-TVFull power | 41 mi | 90° E | Fair | Millville, NJ |
| WMGM-TVFull power | 41 mi | 90° E | Fair | Wildwood, NJ |
| W14DK-DLow power | 44 mi | 220° SW | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| WOWZ-LDLow power | 45 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| WGDV-LDLow power | 45 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Salisbury, MD |
| WWDD-LDLow power | 46 mi | 305° NW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W24ET-DLow power | 51 mi | 55° NE | Poor | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WCPBFull power | 52 mi | 184° S | Weak | Salisbury, MD |
| WNJTFull power | 55 mi | 42° NE | Fair | Trenton, NJ |
| WNJSFull power | 55 mi | 42° NE | Fair | Camden, NJ |
| WZPA-LDLow power | 56 mi | 41° NE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WACPFull power | 56 mi | 41° NE | Weak | Atlantic City, NJ |
| WMPTFull power | 58 mi | 262° W | Fair | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 58 mi | 262° W | Poor | Lake Shore, MD |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 60 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Towson, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 61 mi | 284° WNW | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 64 mi | 262° W | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WPSJ-CDClass A | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Hammonton, NJ |
| WQAV-CDClass A | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Philadelphia, PA |
| WMCN-TVFull power | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Princeton, NJ |
| WHYY-TVFull power | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Wilmington, DE |
| WPSGFull power | 65 mi | 14° NNE | Fair | Philadelphia, PA |
How Rodney Village compares with the rest of Delaware
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Rodney Village ranks 23rd of 51 places in Delaware: the same as the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 33 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, 1.9 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Rodney Village: 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 188° S, the direction of WBOC-TV (Fox), 44 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 Rodney Village, DE?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles WNW of Rodney Village. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Rodney Village, DE?
CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles NNE of Rodney Village. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Rodney Village, DE?
NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 65 miles NNE of Rodney Village. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Rodney Village, DE?
Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles S of Rodney Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is PBS in Rodney Village, DE?
PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Rodney Village. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Rodney Village?
53 transmitters within 70 miles of Rodney Village; around 20 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 Rodney Village?
Point your antenna S, at about 188°. The main network towers for Rodney Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Rodney Village?
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 Rodney Village?
WMAR-TV (ABC), 61 miles west, KYW-TV (CBS), 65 miles north and WCAU (NBC), 65 miles north, 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Rodney Village?
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 Rodney Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.