You can get 16 free channels in ZIP 36855 (Roanoke, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36855 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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 (125°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (125°), 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 36855
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 37.2 mi | ESE (109°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 57.4 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 57.4 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 42.8 mi | NW (318°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 37.2 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCGZ-LD Lanett, AL · Low Power | 16.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCAC-LD Lagrange, GA · Low Power | 16.1 mi | E (85°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQMK-LD Cusseta, AL · Low Power | 19.7 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | NBC | WXIA-TV Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 75.5 mi | NE (48°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 88.2 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 46.5 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FC-D Opelika, AL · Low Power | 30.3 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FW-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 30.3 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DJ-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 39.6 mi | SSE (154°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 92.1 mi | WNW (290°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Roanoke, AL Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 36855 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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