You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 39886 (Dawson, GA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 39886 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: N (2°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (2°), 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 39886
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | PBS | WACS-TV Dawson, GA · Full Power | 14.6 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 9 | ABC | WTVM Columbus, GA · Full Power | 41.9 mi | NNW (346°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WRBL Columbus, GA · Full Power | 41.9 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | PBS | WABW-TV Pelham, GA · Full Power | 51.1 mi | SE (144°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 66 | CW | WGBP-TV Opelika, AL · Full Power | 41.9 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WALB Albany, GA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | FOX | WFXL Albany, GA · Full Power | 52.4 mi | ESE (122°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | ABC | WDHN Dothan, AL · Full Power | 53.2 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | ABC | WTXL-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 82.9 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | WCTV Thomasville, GA · Full Power | 83.6 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WTVY Dothan, AL · Full Power | 86.9 mi | SW (230°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | NBC | WLTZ Columbus, GA · Full Power | 52.5 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | NBC | WTWC-TV Tallahassee, FL · Full Power | 82.1 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | NBC | WSFA Montgomery, AL · Full Power | 92.2 mi | W (281°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | FOX | WXTX Columbus, GA · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | FOX | WTLH Bainbridge, GA · Full Power | 82.1 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | PBS | WGIQ Louisville, AL · Full Power | 48.0 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | PBS | WJSP-TV Columbus, GA · Full Power | 77.5 mi | N (356°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 55 | Independent | WSST-TV Cordele, GA · Full Power | 49.0 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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