WBIH
Full power TV station · Selma, Alabama
WBIH is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Selma, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 95 cities and towns within 71 miles.
About WBIH
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WBIH runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 404 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 57% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 71 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 95 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,200,000 residents, as far as Birmingham, AL (68 miles).
WBIH shares its transmitter site with WBXM-CD (Telemundo). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Selma, AL |
| Tower location | 32.54075, -86.84242 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 404 m (1,324 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 84802 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBIH
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma, AL | 14 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Pine Level, AL | 22 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Prattville, AL | 23 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Clanton, AL | 24 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Millbrook, AL | 28 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Brent, AL | 33 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Montgomery, AL | 34 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Wetumpka, AL | 37 mi | 270° W | Good |
| Montevallo, AL | 39 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Calera, AL | 39 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Columbiana, AL | 46 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Pike Road, AL | 47 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Alabaster, AL | 49 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Greenville, AL | 51 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Pelham, AL | 52 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Helena, AL | 52 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Tallassee, AL | 55 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Sylacauga, AL | 56 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Chelsea, AL | 57 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Demopolis, AL | 58 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Childersburg, AL | 58 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Alexander City, AL | 59 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Hoover, AL | 60 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Bessemer, AL | 60 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Meadowbrook, AL | 60 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Lake Purdy, AL | 62 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 63 mi | 137° SE | Fair |
| Brook Highland, AL | 63 mi | 189° S | Fair |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 63 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Hueytown, AL | 64 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| Midfield, AL | 64 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Northport, AL | 64 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Cahaba Heights, AL | 64 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Homewood, AL | 64 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Fairfield, AL | 65 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Pleasant Grove, AL | 66 mi | 174° S | Fair |
| Mountain Brook, AL | 67 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Tuskegee, AL | 68 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Birmingham, AL | 68 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Irondale, AL | 69 mi | 187° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBIH transmitter tower?
WBIH broadcasts from a tower at 32.5408, -86.8424, near Valley Grande, AL. It is licensed to Selma, Alabama.
How far does WBIH broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 71 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 80 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBIH with an antenna?
About 1,200,000 people live in the 95 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBIH?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBIH tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.