You can get 26 free channels in ZIP 36870 (Smiths Station, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36870 · 14 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
14 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: ESE (107°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (107°), 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 36870
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 | 22.2 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 22.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 13.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 14.1 mi | E (96°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 35.3 mi | NE (44°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 22.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYBU-CD Columbus, GA · Class A | 3.9 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUA-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 4.7 mi | ESE (103°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DJ-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 6.6 mi | ENE (72°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FC-D Opelika, AL · Low Power | 9.4 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EU-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 9.4 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FQ-D Opelika, AL · Translator | 9.4 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXVK-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 9.4 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W32FV-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 13.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 25 | PBS | WACS-TV Dawson, GA · Full Power | 50.2 mi | SE (139°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FW-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 9.4 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WRDP-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 13.8 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W29FD-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 22.2 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 70.3 mi | WSW (240°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EO-D Auburn, AL · Low Power | 27.3 mi | W (274°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 70.3 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | PBS | WGIQ Louisville, AL · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 79.9 mi | NNW (330°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 56.1 mi | WSW (240°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 56.6 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DV-D Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 28.1 mi | NW (309°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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