You can get 21 free channels in ZIP 36785 (Selma, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36785 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: E (96°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (96°), 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 36785
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 | 9.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 9.2 mi | SSE (164°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBXM-CD Selma, AL · Class A | 18.2 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 18.2 mi | N (357°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 44.0 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 31.8 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 37.6 mi | ENE (76°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WDIQ Dozier, AL · Full Power | 56.0 mi | SSE (153°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 90.2 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 83.8 mi | N (1°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | PBS | WIIQ Demopolis, AL · Full Power | 61.7 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 53.4 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 17 | CW | WDBB Bessemer, AL · Full Power | 90.2 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 36 | Local / LPTV | WQAP-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 25.0 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WDSF-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 25.0 mi | ENE (67°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WALE-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 31.5 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WETU-LD Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 31.5 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W13EB-D Montgomery, AL · Low Power | 33.4 mi | E (79°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 83.4 mi | N (1°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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