TV channels & antenna towers in Anniston, Alabama

Anniston has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEAC-CD, 3.5 miles to the SW.

Open Anniston in the live finder

30TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

3.5 mito the closest tower

22,347population

Network channels in Anniston

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	34 mi	264° W	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	37 mi	287° WNW	Good	Gadsden, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	57 mi	258° WSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	57 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	57 mi	258° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	57 mi	258° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	57 mi	258° WSW	Fair	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	57 mi	258° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	57 mi	258° WSW	Good	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	62 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL

Over-the-air TV in Anniston

Anniston, Alabama has a population of about 22,300. Our map shows 30 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Anniston, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Birmingham, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Birmingham's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 68.2 (WABM), CBS on channel 42 (WIAT), NBC on channel 13 (WVTM-TV), Fox on channel 6 (WBRC), CW on channel 21 (WTTO), ION on channel 44 (WPXH-TV), Telemundo on channel 24 (WTBM-CD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Anniston

Point your antenna WSW, at about 258°. The main network towers for Anniston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WVTM-TV, WTBM-CD, WBRC, WIAT and WPXH-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 57 miles west of Anniston (258° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Anniston at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Anniston, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Anniston

The farthest main network tower for Anniston is WABM (ABC), 57 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Anniston

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEAC-CDClass A	3.5 mi	222° SW	Good	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	12 mi	174° S	Good	Mount Cheaha, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	28 mi	232° SW	Fair	Talladega, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	47 mi	98° E	Poor	Carrollton, GA
WAXC-LDLow power	50 mi	187° S	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	51 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WKSY-LDLow power	57 mi	53° NE	Poor	Rome, GA
WVUAFull power	57 mi	258° WSW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	57 mi	258° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	57 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	57 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	57 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	57 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	58 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	60 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WCAC-LDLow power	63 mi	132° SE	Poor	Lagrange, GA
WCGZ-LDLow power	63 mi	133° SE	Poor	Lanett, AL
W22EC-DLow power	63 mi	132° SE	Poor	La Grange, GA
W16DV-DLow power	67 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	68 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Cullman, AL

How Anniston compares with the rest of Alabama

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Anniston ranks 220th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 34 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

28% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Anniston: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 258° WSW, the direction of WABM (ABC), 57 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 12 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Anniston, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Anniston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Anniston, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Anniston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Anniston, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Anniston. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Anniston, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Anniston. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Anniston, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 57 miles WSW of Anniston. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Anniston?

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Anniston; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Anniston?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 258°. The main network towers for Anniston sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Anniston?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Anniston?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Anniston?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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