TV channels & antenna towers in Seaford, Delaware

Seaford has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPB (PBS), 0.9 miles to the N.

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22TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

0.9 mito the closest tower

7,586population

Network channels in Seaford

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
PBSWDPBPBS	64	0.9 mi	1° N	Strong	Seaford, DE
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	9.6 mi	191° S	Strong	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	9.6 mi	191° S	Good	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	9.6 mi	191° S	Good	Cambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	12 mi	215° SW	Strong	Salisbury, MD
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	21 mi	89° E	Fair	Salisbury, MD

Over-the-air TV in Seaford

With roughly 7,590 residents, Seaford is a town in Delaware. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 8 full-power, 1 Class A, 11 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Seaford, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Salisbury, MD, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Salisbury's stations.

The best-placed network stations are 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). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WMAR-TV in Baltimore, MD, 74 miles to the northwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WJZ-TV in Baltimore, MD, 74 miles to the northwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 5 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 Seaford

The main network towers around Seaford are in different directions: Fox 191° S (9.6 mi) and PBS 1° N (0.9 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Seaford

The farthest main network tower for Seaford is WBOC-TV (Fox), 9.6 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WDPB is only 0.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Seaford

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WOWZ-LDLow power	12 mi	215° SW	Good	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	12 mi	215° SW	Good	Salisbury, MD
WCPBFull power	18 mi	177° S	Good	Salisbury, MD
W14DK-DLow power	24 mi	270° W	Weak	Dagsboro, DE
WMDEFull power	34 mi	310° NW	Fair	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	34 mi	310° NW	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WRUE-LDLow power	37 mi	184° S	Weak	Salisbury, MD
W18EG-DTranslator	55 mi	178° S	Poor	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	55 mi	178° S	Poor	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	55 mi	178° S	Poor	Mappsville, VA
WGTW-TVFull power	56 mi	53° NE	Poor	Millville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power	56 mi	53° NE	Poor	Wildwood, NJ
WMPTFull power	59 mi	296° WNW	Fair	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	59 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	64 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Washington, DC
WWDD-LDLow power	69 mi	331° NNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD

How Seaford compares with the rest of Delaware

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Seaford ranks 36th of 51 places in Delaware: fewer than the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 0.9 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

20% of Delaware's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Salisbury, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Seaford: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 191° S, the direction of WBOC-TV (Fox), 9.6 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 NBC in Seaford, DE?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 9.6 miles S of Seaford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Seaford, DE?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles S of Seaford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Seaford, DE?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 0.9 miles N of Seaford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Seaford, DE?

CW is on channel 47.2 from WMDT, broadcasting from 12 miles SW of Seaford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Seaford, DE?

Telemundo is on channel 42.3 from WSJZ-LD, broadcasting from 21 miles E of Seaford. Estimated signal: fair.

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

22 transmitters within 70 miles of Seaford; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Seaford?

The main network towers around Seaford are in different directions: Fox 191° S (9.6 mi) and PBS 1° N (0.9 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Seaford?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Seaford?

WDPB is only 0.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Seaford?

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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