WBMA-LD (ABC) · Channel 58
Low power TV station · Birmingham, Alabama
WBMA-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 58, licensed to Birmingham, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 68 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WBMA-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 68 cities and towns in our guide with about 821,000 residents, as far as Dixiana, AL (25 miles).
The nearest other ABC station in our data is WABM in Birmingham, AL, 5.4 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 58 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Birmingham, AL |
| Tower location | 33.44111, -86.88389 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 60214 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBMA-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield, AL | 2.0 mi | 134° SE | Strong |
| Fairfield, AL | 3.5 mi | 152° SSE | Good |
| Hoover, AL | 4.9 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Bessemer, AL | 4.9 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Homewood, AL | 5.2 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Vestavia Hills, AL | 5.6 mi | 265° W | Good |
| Pleasant Grove, AL | 6.1 mi | 125° SE | Good |
| Hueytown, AL | 6.5 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Birmingham, AL | 7.2 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Mountain Brook, AL | 8.6 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Cahaba Heights, AL | 8.9 mi | 260° W | Good |
| Forestdale, AL | 8.9 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Helena, AL | 10 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Meadowbrook, AL | 11 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Pelham, AL | 12 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Tarrant, AL | 12 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Lake Purdy, AL | 12 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Adamsville, AL | 12 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Brook Highland, AL | 12 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Irondale, AL | 12 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Fultondale, AL | 12 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Highland Lakes, AL | 14 mi | 282° WNW | Fair |
| Alabaster, AL | 14 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Gardendale, AL | 16 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Mount Olive, AL | 16 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Chelsea, AL | 16 mi | 296° WNW | Fair |
| Center Point, AL | 18 mi | 219° SW | Fair |
| Chalkville, AL | 20 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Grayson Valley, AL | 20 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Trussville, AL | 20 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Pinson, AL | 21 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
| Leeds, AL | 21 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| Montevallo, AL | 24 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Columbiana, AL | 24 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Clay, AL | 24 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Calera, AL | 25 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Dixiana, AL | 25 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Moody, AL | 25 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Argo, AL | 28 mi | 232° SW | Fair |
| Margaret, AL | 29 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WABMABC · 68.2
- WTTOCW · 21
- WIATCBS · 42
- WPXH-TVION · 44
- WTBM-CDTelemundo · 24
- WBRCFox · 6
- WVTM-TVNBC · 13
- WGWWABC · 40.2
- WDBBCW · 17
- WTJP-TVTrinity · 60
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBMA-LD transmitter tower?
WBMA-LD broadcasts from a tower at 33.4411, -86.8839, near Midfield, AL. It is licensed to Birmingham, Alabama.
What channel is WBMA-LD on?
WBMA-LD appears as virtual channel 58 (58.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does WBMA-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBMA-LD with an antenna?
About 821,000 people live in the 68 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBMA-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBMA-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.