TV channels & antenna towers in Dover, Pennsylvania

Dover has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Univision. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGAL (NBC), 12 miles to the E.

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32TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

1,991population

Network channels in Dover

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWGALNBC	8	12 mi	79° E	Good	Lancaster, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC	27	22 mi	346° NNW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision	15	24 mi	358° N	Strong	Lancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW	21.3	24 mi	358° N	Strong	Harrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox	43	24 mi	358° N	Good	York, PA
CWWNUVCW	54	47 mi	167° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox	45	47 mi	167° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
CBSWJZ-TVCBS	13	47 mi	167° SSE	Fair	Baltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC	2	47 mi	167° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC	11	47 mi	167° SSE	Fair	Baltimore, MD

Over-the-air TV in Dover

With roughly 1,990 residents, Dover is a small community in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 1 Class A, 11 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

12 of them are within 25 miles of Dover, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 10 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 8 (WGAL), Fox on channel 45 (WBFF), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV) and Univision on channel 15 (WXBU). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (strong signal). 7 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 Dover

The main network towers around Dover are in different directions: ABC 167° SSE (47 mi), CBS 167° SSE (47 mi), NBC 79° E (12 mi) and Fox 167° SSE (47 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WXBU, WHP-TV and WPMT, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles north of Dover (358° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dover at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Dover

The farthest main network tower for Dover is WJZ-TV (CBS), 47 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Dover

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WRZH-LDLow power	14 mi	306° NW	Fair	Lancaster, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	16 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA
WLHY-LDLow power	16 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Lebanon - Harrisburg - York - la-Caster, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power	22 mi	346° NNW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power	22 mi	346° NNW	Fair	Harrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power	22 mi	346° NNW	Fair	Red Lion, PA
WITF-TVFull power	24 mi	358° N	Good	Harrisburg, PA
WLZH-LDLow power	37 mi	155° SSE	Weak	Baltimore, MD
WMPBFull power	38 mi	174° S	Fair	Baltimore, MD
WMJF-CDClass A	43 mi	162° SSE	Weak	Towson, MD
WWDD-LDLow power	47 mi	136° SE	Poor	Baltimore, MD
WUTBFull power	47 mi	167° SSE	Good	Baltimore, MD
W20EU-DTranslator	48 mi	274° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power	48 mi	274° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power	48 mi	274° W	Poor	Chambersburg, PA
W24CS-DTranslator	56 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Reading, PA
WFPTFull power	57 mi	206° SSW	Poor	Frederick, MD
W29FQ-DTranslator	58 mi	36° NE	Poor	Pottsville, PA
WDWA-LDLow power	61 mi	191° S	Poor	Damascus, VA
WWPBFull power	64 mi	248° WSW	Fair	Hagerstown, MD
WMPTFull power	70 mi	169° S	Weak	Annapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power	70 mi	169° S	Poor	Lake Shore, MD

How Dover compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Dover ranks 616th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

19% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is York, 7.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Dover: 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 167° SSE, the direction of WJZ-TV (CBS), 47 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 Dover, PA?

ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SSE of Dover. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Dover, PA?

CBS is on channel 13 from WJZ-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles SSE of Dover. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Dover, PA?

NBC is on channel 8 from WGAL, broadcasting from 12 miles E of Dover. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Dover, PA?

Fox is on channel 45 from WBFF, broadcasting from 47 miles SSE of Dover. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Dover, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles N of Dover. Estimated signal: strong.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Dover; around 20 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 Dover?

What kind of antenna do I need in Dover?

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 87° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dover?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Dover?

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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