TV channels & antenna towers in Accomac, Virginia

Accomac has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W18EG-D, 9.9 miles to the NNE.

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14TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Accomac

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWMDTCW	47.2	54 mi	356° N	Fair	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	54 mi	1° N	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	54 mi	1° N	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	54 mi	1° N	Poor	Cambridge, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	65 mi	3° N	Poor	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	68 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Salisbury, MD

Over-the-air TV in Accomac

Accomac is a small community of about 496 people in Virginia. There are 14 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 4 full-power, 1 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther 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 strongest network signals here 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 WVEC in Hampton, VA, 76 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTKR in Norfolk, VA, 78 miles to the southwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 1 full-power station in range has no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Accomac

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Accomac sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Accomac

The farthest main network tower for Accomac is WDPB (PBS), 65 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Accomac

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W18EG-DTranslator	9.9 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	9.9 mi	31° NNE	Fair	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	9.9 mi	31° NNE	Weak	Mappsville, VA
WRUE-LDLow power	27 mi	1° N	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WCPBFull power	46 mi	5° N	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	54 mi	356° N	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	54 mi	356° N	Poor	Salisbury, MD
W14DK-DLow power	67 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Dagsboro, DE

How Accomac compares with the rest of Virginia

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Accomac ranks 367th of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 54 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

31% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Salisbury, 44 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Accomac: 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 3° N, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 65 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 6 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 Accomac, VA?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Accomac. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Accomac, VA?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Accomac. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Accomac, VA?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 65 miles N of Accomac. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Accomac, VA?

CW is on channel 47.2 from WMDT, broadcasting from 54 miles N of Accomac. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Accomac, VA?

Telemundo is on channel 42.3 from WSJZ-LD, broadcasting from 68 miles NNE of Accomac. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Accomac; around 6 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 Accomac?

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Accomac sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Accomac?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Accomac?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Accomac?

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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