You can get 28 free channels in ZIP 36879 (Auburn, AL)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 36879 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 9 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: E (99°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (99°), 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 36879
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 | W16DV-D Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 2.7 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 52.2 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 52.2 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 49.7 mi | E (80°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | PBS | WCIQ Mount Cheaha, AL · Full Power | 54.3 mi | NNW (344°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 52.2 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAUT-LD Auburn, AL · Low Power | 9.1 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQMK-LD Cusseta, AL · Low Power | 14.7 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W36EO-D Auburn, AL · Low Power | 15.4 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 42.8 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SW (215°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 43.0 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | FOX | WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SW (215°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 67 | MyNetworkTV | WIYC Troy, AL · Full Power | 52.1 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W14FC-D Opelika, AL · Low Power | 21.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W25FW-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | W31EU-D Columbus, GA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WAXC-LD Alexander City, AL · Low Power | 27.5 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 45 | TBN | WMCF-TV Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 44.2 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | ABC | WNCF Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 82.4 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WAKA Selma, AL · Full Power | 82.4 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 26 | PBS | WAIQ Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 49.8 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | CW | WBMM Tuskegee, AL · Full Power | 51.4 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W33FQ-D Opelika, AL · Translator | 21.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WXVK-LD Columbus, GA · Low Power | 21.8 mi | ESE (115°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WYBU-CD Columbus, GA · Class A | 33.8 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | TBN | WBIH Selma, AL · Full Power | 76.7 mi | W (261°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | Local / LPTV | WVUA Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 89.6 mi | NW (306°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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