You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 35487 (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35487 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: ENE (73°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (73°), 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 35487
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 | 19.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 19.6 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJMY-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 3.3 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDVZ-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 4.3 mi | SSE (154°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVUA-CD Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL · Class A | 4.3 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 47.4 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 47.2 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FS-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 20.3 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 50.4 mi | NNW (343°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 70.6 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCBI-TV Columbus, MS · Full Power | 85.2 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 86.1 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | PBS | WIIQ Demopolis, AL · Full Power | 61.8 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 46.7 mi | ENE (66°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 61.9 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 75.7 mi | ENE (56°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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