You can get 27 free channels in ZIP 36861 (Alexander, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36861 · 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: N (3°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (3°), 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 36861
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 | WAXC-LD Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 6.6 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 41.1 mi | N (3°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SSW (196°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | NBC | WVTM-TV Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 68.7 mi | NW (307°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 65.9 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 43.6 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 66.7 mi | E (92°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W16DV-D Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 23.0 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 39.3 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 68.8 mi | NW (307°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | WGWW Anniston, AL · Full Power | 59.4 mi | NNW (327°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 73.1 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 74.5 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 63.8 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | FOX | WBRC Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 68.7 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | WBIQ Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | NW (307°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 57.1 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | CW | WTTO Homewood, AL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 73.1 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 57.7 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | MyNetworkTV | WABM Birmingham, AL · Full Power | 68.9 mi | NW (307°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EO-D Auburn, AL · Low Power | 30.3 mi | SSE (150°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOIL-LD Talladega, AL · Low Power | 41.5 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 62.6 mi | WSW (248°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 60 | TBN | WTJP-TV Gadsden, AL · Full Power | 72.6 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Alexander, AL Free TV Channels (5.6 mi from ZIP 36861 center) · Browse all Alabama cities & ZIPs.
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