TV channels & antenna towers in Clanton, Alabama

Clanton has 51 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBXM-CD (Telemundo), 24 miles to the SSW.

Open Clanton in the live finder

51TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

24 mito the closest tower

8,844population

Network channels in Clanton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	24 mi	211° SSW	Fair	Selma, AL
TBNWMCF-TVTrinity	45	39 mi	140° SE	Good	Montgomery, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	44 mi	341° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	46 mi	347° NNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	46 mi	347° NNW	Good	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	46 mi	347° NNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	46 mi	347° NNW	Good	Homewood, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	46 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	46 mi	348° NNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	46 mi	348° NNW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
CBSWAKACBS	8	48 mi	190° S	Good	Selma, AL
ABCWNCFABC	32	48 mi	190° S	Good	Montgomery, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	54 mi	13° NNE	Weak	Anniston, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	64 mi	314° NW	Good	Bessemer, AL
NBCWSFANBC	12	66 mi	155° SSE	Fair	Montgomery, AL
FOXWCOV-TVFox	20	66 mi	155° SSE	Good	Montgomery, AL
CWWBMMCW	22	67 mi	143° SE	Poor	Tuskegee, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	68 mi	9° N	Weak	Gadsden, AL

Over-the-air TV in Clanton

Clanton, Alabama has a population of about 8,840. There are 51 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 22 full-power, 7 Class A, 21 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 15 between 25 and 45 miles, and 34 farther out. Six of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Birmingham, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Birmingham's stations.

For the networks, the best local options 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 15 (WBXM-CD) and Trinity on channel 45 (WMCF-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 7 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 Clanton

Point your antenna NNW, at about 347°. The main network towers for Clanton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WIAT, WPXH-TV, WABM, WTTO and WTBM-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles north of Clanton (347° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clanton at fair strength or better, 46% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Clanton

The farthest main network tower for Clanton is WVTM-TV (NBC), 46 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 Clanton

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WBIHFull power	24 mi	211° SSW	Strong	Selma, AL
WQAP-LDLow power	31 mi	158° SSE	Weak	Montgomery, AL
WDSF-LDLow power	31 mi	158° SSE	Weak	Montgomery, AL
WAIQFull power	37 mi	148° SSE	Good	Montgomery, AL
WTMU-LDLow power	38 mi	148° SSE	Weak	Montgomery, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	39 mi	357° N	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W26FE-DLow power	39 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
W30EL-DLow power	39 mi	140° SE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
W32FJ-DLow power	39 mi	140° SE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
WFRZ-LDLow power	39 mi	140° SE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
WETU-LDLow power	40 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
WALE-LDLow power	40 mi	150° SSE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	41 mi	79° E	Poor	Alexander City, AL
W18ET-DLow power	45 mi	343° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	46 mi	347° NNW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	46 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	46 mi	347° NNW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	46 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	46 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	46 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	46 mi	347° NNW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	47 mi	32° NNE	Poor	Talladega, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	56 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	56 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	56 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL

How Clanton compares with the rest of Alabama

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Clanton ranks 108th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Prattville, 28 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Clanton: 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 348° NNW, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 46 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 18 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 Clanton, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Clanton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Clanton, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Clanton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Clanton, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Clanton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Clanton, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Clanton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Clanton, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Clanton. Estimated signal: good.

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

51 transmitters within 70 miles of Clanton; around 18 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 Clanton?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 347°. The main network towers for Clanton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Clanton?

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 Clanton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Clanton?

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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