You can get 12 free channels in ZIP 38486 (Loretto, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38486 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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 (117°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (117°), 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 38486
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 25.7 mi | ESE (117°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | PBS | WFIQ Florence, AL · Full Power | 43.4 mi | SSW (199°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | ABC | WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 64.5 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | ABC | WKRN-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | ABC | WBBJ-TV Jackson, TN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 64.5 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVF Nashville, TN · Full Power | 86.6 mi | NNE (29°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 65.3 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | NBC | WSMV-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 76.8 mi | NNE (29°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 64.5 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 64.7 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WNPT Nashville, TN · Full Power | 72.4 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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