You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 36518 (Chatom, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36518 · 0 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: Multiple Directions
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing Multiple Directions, 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 36518
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ABC | WEAR-TV Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WKRG-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | WDAM-TV Laurel, MS · Full Power | 60.0 mi | W (269°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | FOX | WALA-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 60.8 mi | SSE (153°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 55 | CW | WFNA Gulf Shores, AL · Full Power | 59.9 mi | SSE (154°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | WFGX Fort Walton Beach, FL · Full Power | 69.8 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WTOK-TV Meridian, MS · Full Power | 64.2 mi | NNW (337°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CBS | WHLT Hattiesburg, MS · Full Power | 57.4 mi | W (266°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | NBC | WPMI-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 71.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | FOX | WXXV-TV Gulfport, MS · Full Power | 68.5 mi | SW (223°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WEIQ Mobile, AL · Full Power | 60.3 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | PBS | WMAH-TV Biloxi, MS · Full Power | 63.7 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | PBS | WIIQ Demopolis, AL · Full Power | 65.8 mi | NNE (20°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WMAW-TV Meridian, MS · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | Independent | WDPM-DT Mobile, AL · Full Power | 71.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WJTC Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 74.2 mi | SE (145°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | TBN | WMPV-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 71.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Chatom, AL Free TV Channels (1.2 mi from ZIP 36518 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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