You can get 22 free channels in ZIP 36862 (La Fayette, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36862 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: ESE (108°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (108°), 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 36862
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 | 55.8 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 55.8 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 43.9 mi | E (95°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 45.1 mi | NNW (333°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 45.2 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 76.3 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 45.4 mi | SE (132°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 55.8 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 76.3 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 60.6 mi | SW (234°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 65.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FC-D Opelika, AL · Low Power | 25.6 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FW-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 25.6 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EU-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 25.6 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXVK-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 25.6 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCGZ-LD Lanett, AL · Low Power | 26.3 mi | ENE (69°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCAC-LD Lagrange, GA · Low Power | 26.6 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EO-D Auburn, AL · Low Power | 28.2 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAXC-LD Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 28.4 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DJ-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 37.4 mi | SE (136°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 55.3 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 87.8 mi | WNW (298°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: La Fayette, AL Free TV Channels (3.2 mi from ZIP 36862 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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