You can get 17 free TV channels in Huntsville, AL
11 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Huntsville. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NE (55°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (55°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Huntsville, AL
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ABC | WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 8.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 8.7 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 8.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 8.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 8.8 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 33.5 mi | NW (309°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTHV-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 8.1 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNAL-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 8.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34EY-D Huntsville, AL · Class A | 8.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVD-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 8.6 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTZT-CD Athens, AL · Class A | 9.0 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYAM-LD Priceville, AL · Low Power | 16.2 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 82.4 mi | ENE (68°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 83.7 mi | S (185°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 97.4 mi | SSE (149°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 62.4 mi | SSE (168°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 84.2 mi | S (185°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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