You can get 23 free channels in ZIP 36521 (Saraland, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36521 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 12 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: SE (129°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (129°), 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 36521
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | CBS | WKRG-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 28.6 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | FOX | WALA-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 30.1 mi | SE (130°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 55 | CW | WFNA Gulf Shores, AL · Full Power | 28.6 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | WEAR-TV Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 40.5 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WPMI-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | PBS | WEIQ Mobile, AL · Full Power | 27.5 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | PBS | WSRE Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | WFGX Fort Walton Beach, FL · Full Power | 40.5 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | Independent | WHBR Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 40.5 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | Independent | WDPM-DT Mobile, AL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WJTC Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 45.8 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | TBN | WMPV-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WLOX Biloxi, MS · Full Power | 56.2 mi | WSW (253°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | FOX | WXXV-TV Gulfport, MS · Full Power | 53.9 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | PBS | WMAH-TV Biloxi, MS · Full Power | 47.3 mi | WSW (252°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Independent | WFBD Destin, FL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | SE (126°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 53 | Independent | WPAN Fort Walton Beach, FL · Full Power | 49.9 mi | ESE (111°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FX-D Mobile, AL · Low Power | 19.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WMBP-LD Mobile, AL · Low Power | 30.1 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | CBS | WHLT Hattiesburg, MS · Full Power | 69.1 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WDAM-TV Laurel, MS · Full Power | 73.0 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WGOX-LD Mobile, AL · Low Power | 28.6 mi | SE (134°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W04EK-D Atmore, AL · Low Power | 39.8 mi | SE (126°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Saraland, AL Free TV Channels (9.1 mi from ZIP 36521 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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