You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 35242 (Vestavia Hills, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35242 · 17 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
17 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: NW (308°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (308°), 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 35242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 19.3 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 8.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 8.6 mi | WNW (302°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 8.6 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 8.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13DX-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 1.9 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOTM-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 1.9 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTBM-CD Birmingham, AL · Class A | 8.6 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 8.8 mi | WNW (298°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBUN-LP Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSWH-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W18ET-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 10.7 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 29.8 mi | NNE (25°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 49.9 mi | E (85°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DS-D Birmingham, AL · Class A | 9.0 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBMA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 12.3 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOIL-LD Talladega, AL · Low Power | 26.7 mi | E (92°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUOA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 8.9 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31FO-D Sylacauga, AL · Low Power | 15.7 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 88.3 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSSF-LD Fayette, AL · Low Power | 42.3 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 61.9 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Vestavia Hills, AL Free TV Channels (4.7 mi from ZIP 35242 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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