You can get 30 free channels in ZIP 35490 (Vance, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35490 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: NNE (22°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (22°), 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 35490
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 21.2 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 42 | CBS | WIAT Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 31.7 mi | NE (54°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 31.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 21.2 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (54°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (53°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | ION | WPXH-TV Hoover, AL · Full Power | 31.0 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WJMY-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 14.6 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDVZ-CD Tuscaloosa, AL · Class A | 16.6 mi | WSW (256°) | Low VHF RF 3 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVUA-CD Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL · Class A | 16.6 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W22FS-D Tuscaloosa, AL · Low Power | 20.4 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NE (53°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 54.4 mi | ENE (60°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSWH-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTBM-CD Birmingham, AL · Class A | 31.5 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13DX-D Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 35.5 mi | ENE (70°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 57.9 mi | NW (326°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 61.4 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 78.5 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 78.5 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 84.5 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WSSF-LD Fayette, AL · Low Power | 20.4 mi | NNW (333°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBMA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 25.6 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DS-D Birmingham, AL · Class A | 30.8 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBUN-LP Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 30.9 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WUOA-LD Birmingham, AL · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NE (53°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 52.2 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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