You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 36040 (Fort Deposit, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36040 · 5 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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.
🧭 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: ENE (74°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (74°), 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 36040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 6.8 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 6.8 mi | WSW (249°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 33.1 mi | ESE (116°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 33.1 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 26.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 25.9 mi | ENE (58°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WDIQ Dozier, AL · Full Power | 46.4 mi | SSE (159°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXM-CD Selma, AL · Class A | 26.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 31.5 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 43.2 mi | E (101°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 43.0 mi | ESE (101°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WQAP-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 21.6 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSF-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 21.6 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WALE-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 24.7 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WETU-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 24.7 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WTMU-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 26.0 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13EB-D Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 27.0 mi | ENE (62°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WFRZ-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 31.6 mi | ENE (61°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 90.2 mi | N (355°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fort Deposit, AL Free TV Channels (15.0 mi from ZIP 36040 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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