TV channels & antenna towers in Cullman, Alabama

Cullman has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCQT-LD, 0.2 miles to the S.

Open Cullman in the live finder

42TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

0.2 mito the closest tower

15,350population

Network channels in Cullman

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	34 mi	138° SE	Good	Gadsden, AL
NBCWAFFNBC	48	41 mi	25° NNE	Fair	Huntsville, AL
TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo	29	41 mi	25° NNE	Poor	Huntsville, AL
FOXWZDXFox	54	43 mi	24° NNE	Good	Huntsville, AL
ABCWAAY-TVABC	31	43 mi	24° NNE	Good	Huntsville, AL
CBSWHNT-TVCBS	19	43 mi	24° NNE	Good	Huntsville, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	46 mi	148° SSE	Fair	Anniston, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	47 mi	177° S	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	47 mi	177° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	47 mi	177° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	48 mi	177° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	48 mi	177° S	Good	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	48 mi	177° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	48 mi	177° S	Good	Hoover, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	51 mi	183° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	59 mi	215° SW	Good	Bessemer, AL
CWWHDFCW	15	60 mi	344° NNW	Fair	Florence, AL

Over-the-air TV in Cullman

With roughly 15,400 residents, Cullman is a town in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 42 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 5 Class A, 16 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 28 farther out. Six of the 17 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 48 (WAFF), Fox on channel 6 (WBRC), CW on channel 21 (WTTO), ION on channel 44 (WPXH-TV), Telemundo on channel 29 (WTHV-LD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Cullman

The main network towers around Cullman are in different directions: ABC 177° S (48 mi), CBS 177° S (48 mi), NBC 25° NNE (41 mi) and Fox 177° S (47 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WAFF, WZDX, WAAY-TV and WHNT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles northeast of Cullman (25° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cullman at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cullman

The farthest main network tower for Cullman is WIAT (CBS), 48 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WCQT-LD is only 0.2 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 Cullman

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WCQT-LDLow power	0.2 mi	185° S	Strong	Cullman, AL
WYAM-LDLow power	27 mi	352° N	Fair	Priceville, AL
W25FC-DLow power	35 mi	229° SW	Weak	Jasper, AL
WHVD-LDLow power	43 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Huntsville, AL
W34EY-DClass A	43 mi	24° NNE	Weak	Huntsville, AL
WNAL-LDLow power	43 mi	24° NNE	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WHIQFull power	43 mi	25° NNE	Good	Huntsville, AL
WTZT-CDClass A	45 mi	8° N	Poor	Athens, AL
WBIQFull power	48 mi	177° S	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	48 mi	177° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	48 mi	177° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	48 mi	177° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	48 mi	177° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	48 mi	178° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	48 mi	177° S	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
W18ET-DLow power	49 mi	181° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	53 mi	231° SW	Poor	Berry, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	55 mi	169° S	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W20DF-DLow power	56 mi	294° WNW	Poor	Russellville, AL
WSESFull power	59 mi	215° SW	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WFIQFull power	60 mi	298° WNW	Weak	Florence, AL
W34FB-DLow power	64 mi	262° W	Poor	Hamilton, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	64 mi	145° SE	Poor	Talladega, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	66 mi	239° WSW	Poor	Fayette, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	68 mi	124° SE	Poor	Jacksonville, AL

How Cullman compares with the rest of Alabama

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Cullman ranks 91st of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 34 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 Decatur, 31 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cullman: 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 177° S, the direction of WIAT (CBS), 48 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 19 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 Cullman, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Cullman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cullman, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Cullman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Cullman, AL?

NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 41 miles NNE of Cullman. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Cullman, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 47 miles S of Cullman. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Cullman, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 48 miles S of Cullman. Estimated signal: good.

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

42 transmitters within 70 miles of Cullman; around 19 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 Cullman?

What kind of antenna do I need in Cullman?

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. The towers are spread over about 152° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cullman?

WCQT-LD is only 0.2 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 Cullman?

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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