You can get 24 free channels in ZIP 36280 (Roanoke, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36280 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: SSW (209°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (209°), 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 36280
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 25.0 mi | WNW (286°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SE (133°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | NBC | WXIA-TV Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 66.2 mi | ENE (67°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 54.4 mi | SE (133°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEAC-CD Jacksonville, AL · Class A | 32.1 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 61.0 mi | WNW (285°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | ABC | WSB-TV Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 64.8 mi | ENE (66°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 81.4 mi | SSE (155°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | CBS | WANF Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 81.4 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 81.3 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | FOX | WAGA-TV Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ENE (65°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WGTV Athens, GA · Full Power | 77.4 mi | ENE (68°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | WNGH-TV Chatsworth, GA · Full Power | 101.9 mi | NNE (22°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 69 | CW | WUPA Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 81.8 mi | W (275°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | MyNetworkTV | WATL Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | ION | WPXA-TV Rome, GA · Full Power | 77.0 mi | NNE (34°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | Univision | WUVG-DT Athens, GA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | Independent | WPCH-TV Atlanta, GA · Full Power | 67.2 mi | ENE (64°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W23EV-D Carrollton, GA · Translator | 24.8 mi | ENE (60°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | TBN | WHSG-TV Monroe, GA · Full Power | 64.4 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 67.6 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 81.8 mi | W (275°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Roanoke, AL Free TV Channels (16.7 mi from ZIP 36280 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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