You can get 32 free channels in ZIP 35080 (Helena, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35080 · 12 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
12 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: NNE (15°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (15°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 35080
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 33.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 18.0 mi | NNE (22°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 17.8 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 33.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13DX-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 17.9 mi | NE (55°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 37.8 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBMA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 13.4 mi | N (8°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18ET-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 15.0 mi | NNE (14°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DS-D Birmingham, AL · Class A | 17.3 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBUN-LP Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSWH-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUOA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 17.4 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTBM-CD Birmingham, AL · Class A | 17.8 mi | NNE (22°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOTM-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 17.9 mi | NE (55°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 47.4 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | ENE (75°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 49.1 mi | S (175°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 76.4 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 76.4 mi | S (174°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FS-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 32.3 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJMY-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 33.3 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDVZ-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 35.3 mi | W (260°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVUA-CD Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL · Class A | 35.3 mi | W (260°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOIL-LD Talladega, AL · Low Power | 42.3 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 68.6 mi | NW (312°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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