You can get 30 free channels in ZIP 35118 (Sylvan Springs, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35118 · 15 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
15 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: E (100°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (100°), 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 35118
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 | 23.0 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 13.5 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 13.9 mi | E (100°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 13.8 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 23.0 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 13.5 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBMA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 10.5 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DS-D Birmingham, AL · Class A | 13.3 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSWH-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 13.5 mi | ESE (103°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTBM-CD Birmingham, AL · Class A | 13.8 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 36.0 mi | E (81°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBUN-LP Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSSF-LD Fayette, AL · Low Power | 21.3 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FS-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 21.3 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32GP-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 21.3 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13DX-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 23.3 mi | ESE (113°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 39.1 mi | ENE (59°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 70.7 mi | E (92°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOTM-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 23.3 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FC-D Jasper, AL · Low Power | 27.0 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 51.5 mi | WNW (301°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18ET-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 11.5 mi | ESE (114°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUOA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 13.4 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJMY-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 34.0 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDVZ-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 37.7 mi | SW (228°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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