You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 38851 (Houston, MS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38851 · 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: SSW (203°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (203°), 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 38851
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | CBS | WCBI-TV Columbus, MS · Full Power | 12.1 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | NBC | WTVA Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 10.6 mi | SW (221°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | FOX | WLOV-TV West Point, MS · Full Power | 10.6 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | WEPH Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 10.6 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WMAB-TV Mississippi State, MS · Full Power | 39.9 mi | SSW (195°) | High VHF RF 8 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WMAE-TV Booneville, MS · Full Power | 53.7 mi | NNE (13°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ABC | WSES Tuscaloosa, AL · Full Power | 93.2 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | WMAV-TV Oxford, MS · Full Power | 49.8 mi | WNW (302°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHBH-CD Booneville, MS · Class A | 34.0 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | NEW Vernon, AL · Full Power | 66.9 mi | E (90°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Houston, MS Free TV Channels (2.3 mi from ZIP 38851 center) · Browse all Mississippi cities & ZIPs.
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