You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 35581 (Bear Creek, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35581 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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 (12°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (12°), 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 35581
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | PBS | WFIQ Florence, AL · Full Power | 15.6 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 55.2 mi | NE (36°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W20DF-D Russellville, AL · Low Power | 10.0 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 31.3 mi | S (189°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 62.9 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 62.9 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FB-D Hamilton, AL · Low Power | 26.0 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | ABC | WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 72.0 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 72.1 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCBI-TV Columbus, MS · Full Power | 78.8 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 79.8 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 71.3 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 79.8 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTVA Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 87.8 mi | WSW (244°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 72.0 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 79.8 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | PBS | WMAE-TV Booneville, MS · Full Power | 62.8 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 72.2 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 79.7 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 79.8 mi | SE (139°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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