TV channels & antenna towers in Ballplay, Alabama

Ballplay has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEAC-CD, 30 miles to the S.

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35TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

30 mito the closest tower

1,580population

Network channels in Ballplay

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	40 mi	246° WSW	Good	Gadsden, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	47 mi	228° SW	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWELF-TVTrinity	23	57 mi	23° NNE	Good	Dalton, GA
NBCWAFFNBC	48	61 mi	318° NW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo	29	61 mi	318° NW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
FOXWZDXFox	54	62 mi	319° NW	Good	Huntsville, AL
ABCWAAY-TVABC	31	62 mi	319° NW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
CBSWHNT-TVCBS	19	63 mi	319° NW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
IONWPXA-TVION	14	69 mi	75° ENE	Good	Rome, GA
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	69 mi	236° SW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	69 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	69 mi	236° SW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	70 mi	236° SW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	70 mi	236° SW	Weak	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	70 mi	236° SW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	70 mi	236° SW	Fair	Homewood, AL

Over-the-air TV in Ballplay

Ballplay, Alabama has a population of about 1,580. There are 35 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Huntsville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Huntsville's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 31 (WAAY-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WHNT-TV), NBC on channel 48 (WAFF), Fox on channel 54 (WZDX), CW on channel 21 (WTTO), ION on channel 14 (WPXA-TV), Telemundo on channel 29 (WTHV-LD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 4 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 Ballplay

Point your antenna NW, at about 319°. The main network towers for Ballplay 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 69 miles southwest of Ballplay (236° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ballplay at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ballplay

The farthest main network tower for Ballplay is WHNT-TV (CBS), 63 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Ballplay

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	30 mi	187° S	Fair	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	40 mi	180° S	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WKSY-LDLow power	45 mi	81° E	Poor	Rome, GA
WOIL-LDLow power	50 mi	207° SSW	Poor	Talladega, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	57 mi	127° SE	Poor	Carrollton, GA
WCQT-LDLow power	60 mi	278° W	Poor	Cullman, AL
WHIQFull power	62 mi	319° NW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
WHVD-LDLow power	62 mi	319° NW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
W34EY-DClass A	62 mi	319° NW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WNAL-LDLow power	62 mi	319° NW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WDGA-CDClass A	65 mi	44° NE	Poor	Dalton, GA
WOTM-LDLow power	67 mi	227° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	70 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL

How Ballplay compares with the rest of Alabama

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Ballplay ranks 159th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 40 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

28% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Gadsden, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ballplay: 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 319° NW, the direction of WHNT-TV (CBS), 63 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 15 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 Ballplay, AL?

ABC is on channel 31 from WAAY-TV, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Ballplay. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Ballplay, AL?

CBS is on channel 19 from WHNT-TV, broadcasting from 63 miles NW of Ballplay. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Ballplay, AL?

NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 61 miles NW of Ballplay. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Ballplay, AL?

Fox is on channel 54 from WZDX, broadcasting from 62 miles NW of Ballplay. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ballplay, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 70 miles SW of Ballplay. Estimated signal: fair.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Ballplay; around 15 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 Ballplay?

Point your antenna NW, at about 319°. The main network towers for Ballplay sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ballplay?

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 Ballplay?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Ballplay?

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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