You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 39462 (Petal, MS)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 39462 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: SW (219°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SW (219°), 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 39462
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | CBS | WHLT Hattiesburg, MS · Full Power | 15.9 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 7 | NBC | WDAM-TV Laurel, MS · Full Power | 20.3 mi | NW (319°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WLOX Biloxi, MS · Full Power | 35.4 mi | S (183°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 25 | FOX | WXXV-TV Gulfport, MS · Full Power | 33.7 mi | S (180°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | PBS | WMAH-TV Biloxi, MS · Full Power | 33.7 mi | SSE (169°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W19FV-D Hattiesburg, MS · Low Power | 18.4 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WLHA-LD Laurel, MS · Low Power | 20.3 mi | NW (319°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WMAW-TV Meridian, MS · Full Power | 62.5 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WHPM-LD Hattiesburg, MS · Low Power | 21.7 mi | WNW (284°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WKRG-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 81.8 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | FOX | WALA-TV Mobile, AL · Full Power | 83.5 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | CW | WRBJ-TV Magee, MS · Full Power | 67.8 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | CW | WFNA Gulf Shores, AL · Full Power | 81.8 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Petal, MS Free TV Channels (13.2 mi from ZIP 39462 center) · Browse all Mississippi cities & ZIPs.
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