TV channels & antenna towers in Chickasaw, Alabama

Chickasaw has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEIQ, 13 miles to the ESE.

Open Chickasaw in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

5,954population

Network channels in Chickasaw

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWKRG-TVCBS	5	15 mi	110° ESE	Strong	Mobile, AL
CWWFNACW	55	15 mi	110° ESE	Strong	Gulf Shores, AL
FOXWALA-TVFox	10	17 mi	108° ESE	Good	Mobile, AL
TLMWMBP-LDTelemundo	31	17 mi	108° ESE	Fair	Mobile, AL
ABCWEAR-TVABC	3	28 mi	112° ESE	Good	Pensacola, FL
PBSWSREPBS	23	30 mi	111° ESE	Good	Pensacola, FL
TBNWMPV-TVTrinity	21	30 mi	111° ESE	Good	Mobile, AL
CWWXXV-TVCW	25.3	58 mi	269° W	Fair	Gulfport, MS
ABCWLOXABC	13	60 mi	268° W	Fair	Biloxi, MS
MeTVWTBL-LDMeTV	51.1	61 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Biloxi, MS

Over-the-air TV in Chickasaw

Chickasaw, Alabama has a population of about 5,950. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 1 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.

6 of them are within 25 miles of Chickasaw, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Mobile, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mobile's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (WEAR-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WKRG-TV), Fox on channel 10 (WALA-TV), PBS on channel 23 (WSRE), CW on channel 55 (WFNA), Telemundo on channel 31 (WMBP-LD), MeTV on channel 51.1 (WTBL-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WMPV-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WDSU in New Orleans, LA, 126 miles to the southwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 8 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 Chickasaw

Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Chickasaw sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WKRG-TV, WFNA and WALA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles east of Chickasaw (110° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Chickasaw at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Chickasaw

The farthest main network tower for Chickasaw is WSRE (PBS), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WEIQ is only 13 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 Chickasaw

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEIQFull power	13 mi	124° ESE	Strong	Mobile, AL
WGOX-LDLow power	15 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Mobile, AL
WEDS-LDLow power	25 mi	145° SE	Fair	Mobile, AL
WFGXFull power	28 mi	112° ESE	Good	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WHBRFull power	28 mi	112° ESE	Good	Pensacola, FL
WWBH-LDLow power	28 mi	112° ESE	Fair	Mobile, AL
WPMI-TVFull power	30 mi	111° ESE	Good	Mobile, AL
WDPM-DTFull power	30 mi	111° ESE	Good	Mobile, AL
W33EG-DLow power	32 mi	243° WSW	Weak	Lumberton, MS
WJTCFull power	33 mi	111° ESE	Good	Pensacola, FL
WPANFull power	40 mi	96° E	Good	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WXVO-LDLow power	43 mi	243° WSW	Poor	Biloxi, MS
W19CO-DLow power	49 mi	110° ESE	Poor	Pensacola, FL
WMAH-TVFull power	52 mi	270° W	Good	Biloxi, MS
WCTU-LDLow power	53 mi	112° ESE	Poor	Pensacola, FL
WBQP-CDClass A	56 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Pensacola, FL

How Chickasaw compares with the rest of Alabama

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Chickasaw ranks 78th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 15 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

43% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Prichard, 1.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Chickasaw: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 111° ESE, the direction of WSRE (PBS), 30 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 20 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 Chickasaw, AL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WEAR-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles ESE of Chickasaw. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Chickasaw, AL?

CBS is on channel 5 from WKRG-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Chickasaw. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Chickasaw, AL?

Fox is on channel 10 from WALA-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Chickasaw. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Chickasaw, AL?

PBS is on channel 23 from WSRE, broadcasting from 30 miles ESE of Chickasaw. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Chickasaw, AL?

CW is on channel 55 from WFNA, broadcasting from 15 miles ESE of Chickasaw. Estimated signal: strong.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Chickasaw; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Chickasaw?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 110°. The main network towers for Chickasaw sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Chickasaw?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Chickasaw?

WEIQ is only 13 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 Chickasaw?

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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