You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 35984 (Fort Payne, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35984 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: NE (39°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (39°), 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 35984
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WTVC Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 46.4 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 44.6 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | NBC | WRCB Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 46.5 mi | NNE (17°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 50.5 mi | ENE (71°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | ION | WPXA-TV Rome, GA · Full Power | 53.7 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | WELF-TV Dalton, GA · Full Power | 22.5 mi | NNE (21°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 31 | ABC | WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 57.4 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 57.1 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | FOX | WDSI-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 46.4 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 57.5 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | PBS | WTCI Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 50.1 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 57.3 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 72.8 mi | SSW (192°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | CW | WFLI-TV Cleveland, TN · Full Power | 46.4 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 95.6 mi | WNW (291°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Educational | WATC-DT Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 70.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fort Payne, AL Free TV Channels (8.6 mi from ZIP 35984 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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