TV channels & antenna towers in Wattsville, Virginia

Wattsville 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, 7.4 miles to the SSW.

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14TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

7.4 mito the closest tower

1,128population

Network channels in Wattsville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWBOC-TVFox	21.2	40 mi	349° N	Good	Salisbury, MD
NBCWRDE-LDNBC	31	40 mi	349° N	Poor	Salisbury, MD
FOXWBOC-LDFox	21.2	40 mi	349° N	Poor	Cambridge, MD
CWWMDTCW	47.2	41 mi	342° NNW	Good	Salisbury, MD
PBSWDPBPBS	64	50 mi	353° N	Weak	Seaford, DE
TLMWSJZ-LDTelemundo	42.3	51 mi	17° NNE	Poor	Salisbury, MD

Over-the-air TV in Wattsville

With roughly 1,130 residents, Wattsville is a small community in Virginia. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 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 5 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 7 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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, 94 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTKR in Norfolk, VA, 95 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 Wattsville

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Wattsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

WDPB (PBS) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Wattsville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Wattsville

The farthest main network tower for Wattsville is WDPB (PBS), 50 miles away with a 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 Wattsville

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	7.4 mi	212° SSW	Good	Onancock, VA
W25AA-DTranslator	7.4 mi	212° SSW	Good	Onancock, VA
WPMC-CDClass A	7.4 mi	212° SSW	Weak	Mappsville, VA
WRUE-LDLow power	15 mi	326° NW	Fair	Salisbury, MD
WCPBFull power	32 mi	351° N	Good	Salisbury, MD
WOWZ-LDLow power	41 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Salisbury, MD
WGDV-LDLow power	41 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Salisbury, MD
W14DK-DLow power	58 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Dagsboro, DE

How Wattsville compares with the rest of Virginia

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Wattsville ranks 367th of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 40 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, 30 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Wattsville: 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 353° N, the direction of WDPB (PBS), 50 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 Wattsville, VA?

NBC is on channel 31 from WRDE-LD, broadcasting from 40 miles N of Wattsville. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Wattsville, VA?

Fox is on channel 21.2 from WBOC-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles N of Wattsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Wattsville, VA?

PBS is on channel 64 from WDPB, broadcasting from 50 miles N of Wattsville. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Wattsville, VA?

CW is on channel 47.2 from WMDT, broadcasting from 41 miles NNW of Wattsville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Wattsville, VA?

Telemundo is on channel 42.3 from WSJZ-LD, broadcasting from 51 miles NNE of Wattsville. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Wattsville; 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 Wattsville?

Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for Wattsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Wattsville?

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 Wattsville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Wattsville?

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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