You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 35986 (Rainsville, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 35986 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: NNW (327°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (327°), 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 35986
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 | 42.5 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | CBS | WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 42.5 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | CBS | WDEF-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 52.5 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | NBC | WAFF Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 42.0 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | FOX | WZDX Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 42.5 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | PBS | WHIQ Huntsville, AL · Full Power | 42.3 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 66.2 mi | ENE (75°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 23 | TBN | WELF-TV Dalton, GA · Full Power | 32.5 mi | NE (47°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WTVC Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WRCB Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 54.3 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 70.5 mi | S (179°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 14 | ION | WPXA-TV Rome, GA · Full Power | 69.2 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | FOX | WDSI-TV Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | PBS | WTCI Chattanooga, TN · Full Power | 58.0 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | CW | WFLI-TV Cleveland, TN · Full Power | 54.1 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | CW | WHDF Florence, AL · Full Power | 81.2 mi | WNW (295°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTHV-LD Huntsville, AL · Low Power | 42.0 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W34EY-D Huntsville, AL · Class A | 42.5 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 59.0 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 89.6 mi | SW (218°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Rainsville, AL Free TV Channels (0.8 mi from ZIP 35986 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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