TV channels & antenna towers in Deale, Maryland

Deale has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WMPT, 16 miles to the N.

Open Deale in the live finder

47TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

4,945population

Network channels in Deale

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	30 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
CWWDCWCW	50	30 mi	292° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	30 mi	292° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	30 mi	292° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	30 mi	292° WNW	Good	Arlington, VA
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	31 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	31 mi	293° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	31 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	31 mi	293° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
FOXWTTGFox	5	32 mi	294° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	32 mi	294° WNW	Good	Manassas, VA
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	39 mi	352° N	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	39 mi	352° N	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	39 mi	352° N	Fair	Baltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW	54	39 mi	353° N	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	39 mi	353° N	Good	Baltimore, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	48 mi	113° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	52 mi	99° E	Weak	Seaford, DE
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	53 mi	111° ESE	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	53 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	53 mi	111° ESE	Poor	Cambridge, MD

Over-the-air TV in Deale

With roughly 4,950 residents, Deale is a town in Maryland. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 25 full-power, 6 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Deale, 31 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 21 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WUSA), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WTTG), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 50 (WDCW), ION on channel 66 (WPXW-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 14 (WFDC-DT) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Deale

The main network towers around Deale are in different directions: ABC 352° N (39 mi), CBS 293° WNW (31 mi), NBC 292° WNW (30 mi), Fox 294° WNW (32 mi) and PBS 293° WNW (31 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

11 network stations, WDME-CD, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD and WFDC-DT and others, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles west of Deale (292° WNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 18 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Deale at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Deale

The farthest main network tower for Deale is WMAR-TV (ABC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Deale

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WMPTFull power	16 mi	350° N	Strong	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	16 mi	350° N	Fair	Lake Shore, MD
W10DE-DLow power	17 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Washington, DC
W13DW-DLow power	28 mi	63° ENE	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WMDEFull power	28 mi	63° ENE	Fair	Dover, DE
W14DK-DLow power	28 mi	109° ESE	Weak	Dagsboro, DE
WDCO-CDClass A	30 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	30 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	30 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	30 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	30 mi	292° WNW	Fair	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	31 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Silver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power	31 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Washington, DC
WDCAFull power	32 mi	294° WNW	Good	Washington, DC
WDCN-LDLow power	37 mi	281° W	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WDWA-LDLow power	37 mi	312° NW	Poor	Damascus, VA
WUTBFull power	39 mi	353° N	Good	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	43 mi	357° N	Weak	Towson, MD
WMPBFull power	48 mi	346° NNW	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	48 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	48 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WLZH-LDLow power	51 mi	360° N	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WFPTFull power	53 mi	310° NW	Weak	Frederick, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	54 mi	18° NNE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WCPBFull power	59 mi	117° ESE	Poor	Salisbury, MD

How Deale compares with the rest of Maryland

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Deale ranks 183rd of 346 places in Maryland: fewer than the typical Maryland town (32). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

66% of Maryland's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Annapolis, 14 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Deale: 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 352° N, the direction of WMAR-TV (ABC), 39 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 31 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 Deale, MD?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles N of Deale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Deale, MD?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Deale. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Deale, MD?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WNW of Deale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Deale, MD?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 32 miles WNW of Deale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Deale, MD?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles WNW of Deale. Estimated signal: good.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Deale; around 31 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 Deale?

What kind of antenna do I need in Deale?

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. The towers are spread over about 61° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Deale?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Deale?

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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