WCOV-TV (Fox) · Channel 20
Full power TV station · Montgomery, Alabama
WCOV-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 20, licensed to Montgomery, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 76 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About WCOV-TV
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 670 kW effective radiated power, WCOV-TV runs more power than 68% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 528 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 77% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 76 cities and towns in our guide with about 951,000 residents, as far as Columbus, GA (76 miles).
WCOV-TV shares its transmitter site with WSFA (NBC) and W13DT-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WDFX-TV in Ozark, AL, 62 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 20 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Montgomery, AL |
| Tower location | 31.97472, -86.16222 |
| Effective radiated power | 670 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 528 m (1,731 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73642 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCOV-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, AL | 16 mi | 316° NW | Strong |
| Luverne, AL | 19 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Pike Road, AL | 22 mi | 189° S | Good |
| Montgomery, AL | 28 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Greenville, AL | 29 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Union Springs, AL | 29 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Millbrook, AL | 37 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Prattville, AL | 38 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Elba, AL | 39 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Wetumpka, AL | 39 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Tuskegee, AL | 42 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Tallassee, AL | 42 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Clayton, AL | 42 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Pine Level, AL | 46 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Holtville, AL | 47 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Ozark, AL | 47 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Opp, AL | 48 mi | 7° N | Good |
| Enterprise, AL | 49 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Andalusia, AL | 50 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Fort Rucker, AL | 51 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Daleville, AL | 53 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Selmont-West Selmont, AL | 57 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Selma, AL | 58 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Auburn, AL | 59 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Evergreen, AL | 60 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Eufaula, AL | 60 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Valley Grande, AL | 61 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Dadeville, AL | 64 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Headland, AL | 65 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Opelika, AL | 65 mi | 225° SW | Good |
| Clanton, AL | 66 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Hartford, AL | 66 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Geneva, AL | 67 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Alexander City, AL | 68 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Dothan, AL | 69 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Ladonia, AL | 72 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Smiths Station, AL | 73 mi | 238° WSW | Fair |
| Monroeville, AL | 75 mi | 65° ENE | Fair |
| Phenix City, AL | 76 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Columbus, GA | 76 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCOV-TV transmitter tower?
WCOV-TV broadcasts from a tower at 31.9747, -86.1622, near Taylor, AL. It is licensed to Montgomery, Alabama.
What channel is WCOV-TV on?
WCOV-TV appears as virtual channel 20 (20.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WCOV-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCOV-TV with an antenna?
About 951,000 people live in the 76 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCOV-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCOV-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.