You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 36255 (Ashland, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36255 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: N (349°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (349°), 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 36255
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 21.3 mi | N (349°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 49.0 mi | NW (307°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 64.7 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 64.2 mi | ESE (111°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAXC-LD Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 20.2 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEAC-CD Jacksonville, AL · Class A | 31.4 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOIL-LD Talladega, AL · Low Power | 31.4 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 59.9 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WNW (289°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | SE (137°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 65.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 81.0 mi | SE (137°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 87.0 mi | SSW (197°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 64.9 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 87.0 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 65.2 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 64.2 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 65.2 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 65.2 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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