You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 35096 (Lincoln, AL)

Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35096 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.

17Total Stations

5Strong (Indoor OK)

WSWMain Tower Dir.

Major Broadcast Networks Nearby

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Recommended Setup for This Area

Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna

5 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.

📡 VHF Alert: 5 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.

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🧭 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: WSW (257°)

Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (257°), 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 35096

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.

Quick Filter:

Channel	Network	Station	Distance	Point Antenna	Band / RF Ch.	Estimated Signal
40	ABC	WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power	17.9 mi	W (267°)	High VHF RF 9	● Strong — Indoor OK
7	PBS	WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power	19.6 mi	ESE (118°)	High VHF RF 12	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	WEAC-CD Jacksonville, AL · Class A	13.6 mi	E (89°)	UHF RF 35	● Strong — Indoor OK
–	Local / LPTV	WOIL-LD Talladega, AL · Low Power	15.5 mi	SSW (202°)	UHF RF 23	● Strong — Indoor OK
60	TBN	WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power	23.8 mi	NW (305°)	UHF RF 26	● Strong — Indoor OK
42	CBS	WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	UHF RF 30	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
13	NBC	WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power	40.7 mi	WSW (258°)	High VHF RF 7	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
6	FOX	WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power	40.9 mi	WSW (257°)	UHF RF 29	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
10	PBS	WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	High VHF RF 10	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
21	CW	WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	UHF RF 21	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
68	MyNetworkTV	WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	UHF RF 20	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
44	ION	WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	UHF RF 33	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
23	Local / LPTV	WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	Low VHF RF 6	● Moderate — Window / High Indoor
33	ABC	WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power	76.8 mi	W (263°)	UHF RF 36	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
17	CW	WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power	76.8 mi	W (263°)	UHF RF 14	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
–	Local / LPTV	W13DX-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power	35.4 mi	WSW (244°)	High VHF RF 13	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor
9	Local / LPTV	WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power	41.3 mi	WSW (257°)	Low VHF RF 4	○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor

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