You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 36581 (Jackson, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36581 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SSE (162°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (162°), 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 36581
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 | 55.9 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | CBS | WKRG-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 47.3 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | FOX | WALA-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 47.9 mi | SSE (164°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 55 | CW | WFNA Gulf Shores, AL · Full Power | 47.3 mi | SSE (166°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | MyNetworkTV | WFGX Fort Walton Beach, FL · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | NBC | WPMI-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | PBS | WSRE Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | Independent | WDPM-DT Mobile, AL · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WJTC Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 59.7 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | NBC | WDAM-TV Laurel, MS · Full Power | 74.9 mi | W (276°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 42 | PBS | WEIQ Mobile, AL · Full Power | 48.6 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | PBS | WIIQ Demopolis, AL · Full Power | 70.2 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | Independent | WHBR Pensacola, FL · Full Power | 55.9 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Independent | WPAN Fort Walton Beach, FL · Full Power | 57.8 mi | SE (141°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | TBN | WMPV-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 56.8 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Jackson, AL Free TV Channels (14.4 mi from ZIP 36581 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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