TV channels & antenna towers in Brighton, Alabama

Brighton has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBMA-LD (ABC), 3.7 miles to the E.

Open Brighton in the live finder

36TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

3.7 mito the closest tower

2,862population

Network channels in Brighton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	3.7 mi	83° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Strong	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Strong	Hoover, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	9.3 mi	66° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	9.3 mi	66° ENE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	9.5 mi	66° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	28 mi	277° W	Good	Bessemer, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	33 mi	69° ENE	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	39 mi	47° NE	Good	Gadsden, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	62 mi	174° S	Poor	Selma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Brighton

Brighton is a town of about 2,860 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 36 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out. Six of the 12 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 (good signal). 5 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 Brighton

Point your antenna ENE, at about 66°. The main network towers for Brighton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WABM, WTTO, WIAT, WPXH-TV and WTBM-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 8.8 miles northeast of Brighton (67° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brighton at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brighton

The farthest main network tower for Brighton is WVTM-TV (NBC), 9.5 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WABM is only 8.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Brighton

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W18ET-DLow power	5.8 mi	72° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	8.6 mi	66° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	8.8 mi	67° ENE	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	17 mi	99° E	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSESFull power	28 mi	277° W	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	35 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
W25FC-DLow power	35 mi	324° NW	Weak	Jasper, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	38 mi	240° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	38 mi	240° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	40 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Berry, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	43 mi	92° E	Poor	Talladega, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	51 mi	7° N	Poor	Cullman, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	53 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Fayette, AL
WBIHFull power	62 mi	174° S	Good	Selma, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	63 mi	78° ENE	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	66 mi	87° E	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	67 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WEEL-LDLow power	68 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
W32EQ-DLow power	70 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL

How Brighton compares with the rest of Alabama

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Brighton ranks 7th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 3.7 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

29% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bessemer, 2.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brighton: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 66° ENE, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 9.5 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 24 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 Brighton, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 8.8 miles ENE of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Brighton, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 8.8 miles ENE of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Brighton, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 9.5 miles ENE of Brighton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Brighton, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 9.3 miles ENE of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Brighton, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 8.8 miles ENE of Brighton. Estimated signal: strong.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Brighton; around 24 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Brighton?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 66°. The main network towers for Brighton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brighton?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brighton?

WABM is only 8.8 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brighton?

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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More: all TV stations in Alabama · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Brighton; signal estimates ignore terrain.