You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 36042 (Fort Deposit, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36042 · 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: NE (35°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (35°), 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 36042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 26.9 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 26.9 mi | NW (316°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 18.9 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 18.9 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WDIQ Dozier, AL · Full Power | 22.1 mi | S (170°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 36.8 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 32.7 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 33.2 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 40.0 mi | NNE (23°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 51.5 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | CBS | WTVY Dothan, AL · Full Power | 78.0 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WETU-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 33.8 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fort Deposit, AL Free TV Channels (10.2 mi from ZIP 36042 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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