You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 36856 (Phenix, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36856 · 7 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: NE (49°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (49°), 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 36856
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 12.6 mi | ENE (71°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 12.6 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 15.0 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 15.4 mi | NNE (26°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 12.6 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29FD-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 12.6 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32FV-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 15.0 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WACS-TV Dawson, GA · Full Power | 34.2 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 44.3 mi | NNE (23°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUA-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 14.5 mi | N (349°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYBU-CD Columbus, GA · Class A | 14.6 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRDP-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 15.0 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DJ-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 17.4 mi | N (357°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 71.1 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | PBS | WGIQ Louisville, AL · Full Power | 45.5 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FC-D Opelika, AL · Low Power | 26.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EU-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 26.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FQ-D Opelika, AL · Translator | 26.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXVK-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 26.4 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 71.1 mi | WSW (254°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 57.6 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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