You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 36117 (Montgomery, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36117 · 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: SW (225°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (225°), 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 36117
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 27.9 mi | S (182°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 27.9 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 8.4 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 24.5 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 24.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFRZ-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 3.3 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 3.3 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13EB-D Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 6.6 mi | W (264°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTMU-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 8.0 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WALE-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 8.6 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WETU-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 8.6 mi | WSW (250°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 40.0 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 40.0 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WQAP-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 16.7 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSF-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 16.7 mi | W (281°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 42.0 mi | WNW (286°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WDIQ Dozier, AL · Full Power | 58.6 mi | SSW (194°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | E (93°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 79.3 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 85.6 mi | NNW (334°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 79.0 mi | NNE (14°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 90.4 mi | ENE (68°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 79.3 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EO-D Auburn, AL · Low Power | 34.0 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 85.4 mi | NNW (334°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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