You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 36790 (Thorsby, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36790 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: E (93°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (93°), 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 36790
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXM-CD Selma, AL · Class A | 14.1 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 14.1 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 41.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 59.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 41.3 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 52.5 mi | N (7°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | N (7°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 68.3 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 52.4 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 68.3 mi | SE (140°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 43.4 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | N (7°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 59.6 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 47.4 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 66.5 mi | NNE (25°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | PBS | WIIQ Demopolis, AL · Full Power | 61.9 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 82.0 mi | NE (51°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 52.0 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Thorsby, AL Free TV Channels (16.6 mi from ZIP 36790 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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