You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 35587 (Carbon Hill, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35587 · 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: SE (132°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (132°), 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 35587
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 | 21.9 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 21.9 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FC-D Jasper, AL · Low Power | 9.2 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FM-D Berry, AL · Translator | 9.7 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 21.4 mi | WNW (292°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 43.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 43.4 mi | ESE (119°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 43.4 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 43.1 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 43.1 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 43.1 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 43.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32GP-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 22.0 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 43.2 mi | ESE (120°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FS-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 22.0 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 57.9 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 61.2 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WCBI-TV Columbus, MS · Full Power | 81.7 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | NBC | WTVA Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 93.6 mi | W (270°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | PBS | WFIQ Florence, AL · Full Power | 57.2 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 97.2 mi | ESE (102°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 85.4 mi | NNE (12°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34FB-D Hamilton, AL · Low Power | 33.0 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 43.1 mi | ESE (120°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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