You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 35971 (Rainsville, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35971 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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 (311°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (311°), 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 35971
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ABC | WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 38.6 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 38.6 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 37.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 38.6 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 38.4 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | WELF-TV Dalton, GA · Full Power | 39.3 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WTVC Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 60.3 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 58.7 mi | NE (37°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 67.5 mi | S (173°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 73.0 mi | ENE (74°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 52.8 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 64.6 mi | SSW (205°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WRCB Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 60.5 mi | NE (36°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 82.6 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WFLI-TV Cleveland, TN · Full Power | 60.3 mi | NE (36°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 77.4 mi | WNW (300°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | ION | WPXA-TV Rome, GA · Full Power | 74.7 mi | E (97°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTHV-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 37.8 mi | WNW (298°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34EY-D Huntsville, AL · Class A | 38.6 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 83.3 mi | SW (217°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rainsville, AL Free TV Channels (6.8 mi from ZIP 35971 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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