You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 36343 (Cottonwood, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36343 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: WSW (251°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (251°), 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 36343
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | ABC | WDHN Dothan, AL · Full Power | 16.8 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WMBB Panama City, FL · Full Power | 51.5 mi | SSW (198°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | CBS | WTVY Dothan, AL · Full Power | 38.0 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | NBC | WJHG-TV Panama City, FL · Full Power | 51.5 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | FOX | WDFX-TV Ozark, AL · Full Power | 30.9 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | FOX | WPGX Panama City, FL · Full Power | 52.1 mi | SSW (208°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | PBS | WGIQ Louisville, AL · Full Power | 49.0 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | PBS | WABW-TV Pelham, GA · Full Power | 60.4 mi | E (85°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRGX-LD Dothan, AL · Low Power | 38.0 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | ABC | WTXL-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 73.5 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 89.2 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WCTV Thomasville, GA · Full Power | 75.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | NBC | WTWC-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 73.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WALB Albany, GA · Full Power | 76.7 mi | ENE (76°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 88.0 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | FOX | WTLH Bainbridge, GA · Full Power | 73.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WACS-TV Dawson, GA · Full Power | 69.1 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | CW | WTLF Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 73.0 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJJN-LD Dothan, AL · Low Power | 20.5 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EX-D Dothan, AL · Low Power | 25.0 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FH-D Dothan, AL · Low Power | 32.0 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 51 | Daystar | WBIF Marianna, FL · Full Power | 46.7 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | Educational | WFSU-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 57.2 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Cottonwood, AL Free TV Channels (10.6 mi from ZIP 36343 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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