You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 35816 (Huntsville, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35816 · 11 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
11 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 (79°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (79°), 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 35816
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ABC | WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 5.6 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 5.7 mi | E (90°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 5.8 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 5.6 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 5.8 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 33.9 mi | WNW (303°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNAL-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 5.6 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34EY-D Huntsville, AL · Class A | 5.6 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHVD-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 5.6 mi | E (91°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTHV-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 5.8 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTZT-CD Athens, AL · Class A | 8.2 mi | NW (313°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYAM-LD Priceville, AL · Low Power | 19.9 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 79.0 mi | ENE (69°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 86.7 mi | S (186°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 98.6 mi | SSE (151°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 64.7 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 87.2 mi | S (187°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Huntsville, AL Free TV Channels (3.8 mi from ZIP 35816 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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