You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 36538 (Chatom, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36538 · 0 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 36538
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ABC | WTOK-TV Meridian, MS · Full Power | 56.4 mi | NW (325°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WKRG-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 69.4 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | PBS | WIIQ Demopolis, AL · Full Power | 51.2 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | ABC | WEAR-TV Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 78.0 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | CBS | WMDN Meridian, MS · Full Power | 56.4 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WHLT Hattiesburg, MS · Full Power | 66.7 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 87.0 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | WDAM-TV Laurel, MS · Full Power | 68.7 mi | WSW (259°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WPMI-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | FOX | WALA-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 70.0 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WMAW-TV Meridian, MS · Full Power | 64.9 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | CW | WFNA Gulf Shores, AL · Full Power | 69.4 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | WFGX Fort Walton Beach, FL · Full Power | 78.0 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | Independent | WDPM-DT Mobile, AL · Full Power | 78.9 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WJTC Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 81.7 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Chatom, AL Free TV Channels (14.3 mi from ZIP 36538 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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