You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36801 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 16 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: ESE (109°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (109°), 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 36801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | WQMK-LD Cusseta, AL · Low Power | 6.1 mi | ENE (62°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DV-D Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 7.0 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 43.5 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 43.5 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 33.7 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 33.9 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 41.0 mi | ENE (75°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 59.4 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 43.5 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUT-LD Auburn, AL · Low Power | 7.2 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FC-D Opelika, AL · Low Power | 12.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FW-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 12.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EU-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 12.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FQ-D Opelika, AL · Translator | 12.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXVK-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 12.7 mi | SE (124°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EO-D Auburn, AL · Low Power | 17.6 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 67.7 mi | SW (222°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 67.7 mi | SW (222°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYBU-CD Columbus, GA · Class A | 25.2 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W10DJ-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 25.4 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 57.3 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 25 | PBS | WACS-TV Dawson, GA · Full Power | 71.8 mi | SE (137°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 54.6 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 55.3 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUA-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 25.8 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WCGZ-LD Lanett, AL · Low Power | 31.0 mi | NE (42°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 51.6 mi | WSW (247°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Opelika, AL Free TV Channels (2.9 mi from ZIP 36801 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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