TV channels & antenna towers in Coosada, Alabama

Coosada has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQAP-LD, 7.8 miles to the SW.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
7.8 mito the closest tower
1,240population

Network channels in Coosada

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNWMCF-TVTrinity45 10 mi130° SE StrongMontgomery, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo15 30 mi276° W FairSelma, AL
CBSWAKACBS8 36 mi227° SW GoodSelma, AL
ABCWNCFABC32 36 mi227° SW GoodMontgomery, AL
CWWBMMCW22 37 mi143° SE FairTuskegee, AL
NBCWSFANBC12 37 mi165° SSE FairMontgomery, AL
FOXWCOV-TVFox20 37 mi165° SSE GoodMontgomery, AL

Over-the-air TV in Coosada

Coosada, Alabama has a population of about 1,240. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 1 Class A and 21 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

11 of them are within 25 miles of Coosada, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Montgomery, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Montgomery's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 32 (WNCF), CBS on channel 8 (WAKA), NBC on channel 12 (WSFA), Fox on channel 20 (WCOV-TV), CW on channel 22 (WBMM), Telemundo on channel 15 (WBXM-CD) and Trinity on channel 45 (WMCF-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Coosada

The main network towers around Coosada are in different directions: ABC 227° SW (36 mi), CBS 227° SW (36 mi), NBC 165° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 165° SSE (37 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WAKA and WNCF, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles southwest of Coosada (227° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Coosada at fair strength or better, 29% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Coosada

The farthest main network tower for Coosada is WCOV-TV (Fox), 37 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.

WAIQ is only 8.3 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 Coosada

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WQAP-LDLow power7.8 mi 227° SWGoodMontgomery, AL
WDSF-LDLow power7.8 mi 227° SWGoodMontgomery, AL
WAIQFull power8.3 mi 164° SSEStrongMontgomery, AL
WTMU-LDLow power8.9 mi 163° SSEGoodMontgomery, AL
W26FE-DLow power9.9 mi 156° SSEFairMontgomery, AL
W30EL-DLow power10 mi 130° SEWeakMontgomery, AL
W32FJ-DLow power10 mi 130° SEWeakMontgomery, AL
WFRZ-LDLow power10 mi 130° SEGoodMontgomery, AL
WETU-LDLow power12 mi 167° SSEGoodMontgomery, AL
WALE-LDLow power12 mi 167° SSEGoodMontgomery, AL
WBIHFull power30 mi 276° WGoodSelma, AL
W13DT-DLow power37 mi 165° SSEPoorMontgomery, AL
WIYCFull power38 mi 144° SEGoodTroy, AL
WAXC-LDLow power38 mi 36° NEWeakAlexander City, AL
W36EO-DLow power43 mi 89° EPoorAuburn, AL
W16DV-DLow power51 mi 71° ENEPoorAlexander City, AL
WAUT-LDLow power51 mi 80° EPoorAuburn, AL
WQMK-LDLow power63 mi 74° ENEPoorCusseta, AL
WOIL-LDLow power64 mi 6° NPoorTalladega, AL
WOTM-LDLow power65 mi 343° NNWPoorBirmingham, AL
WDIQFull power65 mi 183° SPoorDozier, AL
WXVK-LDLow power66 mi 84° EPoorColumbus, GA
W31EU-DLow power66 mi 84° EPoorColumbus, GA
W14FC-DLow power66 mi 84° EPoorOpelika, AL
W25FW-DLow power66 mi 84° EPoorColumbus, GA

How Coosada compares with the rest of Alabama

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Coosada ranks 125th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 10 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 Prattville, 7.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Coosada: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 165° SSE, the direction of WCOV-TV (Fox), 37 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 17 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Coosada, AL?

ABC is on channel 32 from WNCF, broadcasting from 36 miles SW of Coosada. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Coosada, AL?

CBS is on channel 8 from WAKA, broadcasting from 36 miles SW of Coosada. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Coosada, AL?

NBC is on channel 12 from WSFA, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Coosada. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Coosada, AL?

Fox is on channel 20 from WCOV-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Coosada. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Coosada, AL?

CW is on channel 22 from WBMM, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Coosada. Estimated signal: fair.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Coosada; around 17 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 Coosada?

The main network towers around Coosada are in different directions: ABC 227° SW (36 mi), CBS 227° SW (36 mi), NBC 165° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 165° SSE (37 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Coosada?

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. The towers are spread over about 63° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Coosada?

WAIQ is only 8.3 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 Coosada?

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 Coosada; signal estimates ignore terrain.