TV channels & antenna towers in Smyrna, Delaware

Smyrna has 56 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMDE, 35 miles to the SW.

Open Smyrna in the live finder

56TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

35 mito the closest tower

11,319population

Network channels in Smyrna

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
PBSWDPBPBS	64	45 mi	180° S	Fair	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	50 mi	155° SSE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWTXF-TVFox	29	55 mi	21° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS	3	55 mi	20° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision	65	55 mi	21° NNE	Good	Vineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW	17	55 mi	21° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV	2.1	55 mi	21° NNE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo	62	55 mi	21° NNE	Good	Mount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC	10	55 mi	21° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	55 mi	182° S	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	55 mi	182° S	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	55 mi	182° S	Poor	Cambridge, MD
ABCWPVI-TVABC	6	55 mi	21° NNE	Fair	Philadelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION	61	55 mi	21° NNE	Fair	Wilmington, DE
CWWMDTCW	47.2	56 mi	187° S	Fair	Salisbury, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	56 mi	273° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	56 mi	273° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	56 mi	273° W	Weak	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	56 mi	273° W	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	56 mi	273° W	Weak	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Smyrna

Smyrna is a town of about 11,300 people in Delaware. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 56 licensed TV transmitters: 31 full-power, 6 Class A and 19 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 52 farther out. Five of the 20 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). 14 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 Smyrna

The main network towers around Smyrna are in different directions: ABC 273° W (56 mi), CBS 20° NNE (55 mi), NBC 21° NNE (55 mi), Fox 21° NNE (55 mi) and PBS 180° S (45 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 55 miles north of Smyrna (21° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

WMAR-TV (ABC), WTXF-TV (Fox) and WDPB (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Smyrna. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Smyrna

The farthest main network tower for Smyrna is WMAR-TV (ABC), 56 miles away with a good 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 Smyrna

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
WMDEFull power	35 mi	228° SW	Fair	Dover, DE
W13DW-DLow power	35 mi	228° SW	Poor	Annapolis, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	37 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WGTW-TVFull power	47 mi	105° ESE	Weak	Millville, NJ
WMGM-TVFull power	47 mi	105° ESE	Weak	Wildwood, NJ
W24ET-DLow power	49 mi	69° ENE	Poor	Atlantic City, NJ
WNJTFull power	50 mi	54° NE	Fair	Trenton, NJ
WNJSFull power	50 mi	54° NE	Fair	Camden, NJ
WZPA-LDLow power	51 mi	53° NE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WACPFull power	51 mi	53° NE	Fair	Atlantic City, NJ
W14DK-DLow power	52 mi	208° SSW	Poor	Dagsboro, DE
WLZH-LDLow power	53 mi	287° WNW	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	54 mi	278° W	Poor	Towson, MD
WPSJ-CDClass A	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Hammonton, NJ
WQAV-CDClass A	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WPSGFull power	55 mi	20° NNE	Good	Philadelphia, PA
WMCN-TVFull power	55 mi	21° NNE	Weak	Princeton, NJ
WHYY-TVFull power	55 mi	21° NNE	Weak	Wilmington, DE
WDUM-LDLow power	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WTVEFull power	55 mi	21° NNE	Weak	Willow Grove, PA
WPHA-CDClass A	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
W25FG-DLow power	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WFPA-CDClass A	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA
WPHY-CDClass A	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Trenton, NJ
WELL-LDLow power	55 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Philadelphia, PA

How Smyrna compares with the rest of Delaware

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Smyrna ranks 18th of 51 places in Delaware: more than the typical Delaware town (20). Its nearest major network tower is 45 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 Dover, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Smyrna: 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 273° W, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 56 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 22 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 Smyrna, DE?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles W of Smyrna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Smyrna, DE?

CBS is on channel 3 from KYW-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Smyrna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Smyrna, DE?

NBC is on channel 10 from WCAU, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Smyrna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Smyrna, DE?

Fox is on channel 29 from WTXF-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Smyrna. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Smyrna, DE?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 45 miles S of Smyrna. Estimated signal: fair.

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

56 transmitters within 70 miles of Smyrna; around 22 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 Smyrna?

What kind of antenna do I need in Smyrna?

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 200° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Smyrna?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Smyrna?

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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