TV channels & antenna towers in Daleville, Alabama
Daleville has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDFX-TV (Fox), 9.2 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Daleville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDFX-TVFox | 34 | 9.2 mi | 140° SE | Strong | Ozark, AL |
| ABCWDHNABC | 18 | 24 mi | 101° ESE | Strong | Dothan, AL |
| CWWTVYCW | 4.3 | 27 mi | 184° S | Good | Dothan, AL |
| CWWRGX-LDCW | 23.2 | 27 mi | 184° S | Fair | Dothan, AL |
| NBCWSFANBC | 12 | 53 mi | 330° NNW | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| FOXWCOV-TVFox | 20 | 53 mi | 330° NNW | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| CWWBMMCW | 22 | 54 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Tuskegee, AL |
| FOXWPGXFox | 28 | 64 mi | 170° S | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| PBSWFSGPBS | 56 | 66 mi | 191° S | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| CWWMBBCW | 13.2 | 69 mi | 164° SSE | Weak | Panama City, FL |
| NBCWJHG-TVNBC | 7 | 69 mi | 164° SSE | Fair | Panama City, FL |
| CBSWECP-LDCBS | 21 | 69 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Panama City, FL |
Over-the-air TV in Daleville
Daleville, Alabama has a population of about 5,140. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Panama City, FL, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Panama City's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 18 (WDHN), CBS on channel 21 (WECP-LD), NBC on channel 7 (WJHG-TV), Fox on channel 34 (WDFX-TV), PBS on channel 56 (WFSG) and CW on channel 4.3 (WTVY). 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 Daleville
Point your antenna ESE, at about 121°. The main network towers for Daleville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WSFA and WCOV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles northwest of Daleville (330° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Daleville at fair strength or better, 29% 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 Daleville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Daleville
The farthest main network tower for Daleville is WDHN (ABC), 24 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WJHG-TV (NBC), 69 miles south and WFSG (PBS), 66 miles south, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
WDFX-TV is only 9.2 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 Daleville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJJN-LDLow power | 20 mi | 102° ESE | Fair | Dothan, AL |
| W29FJ-DLow power | 20 mi | 107° ESE | Weak | Dothan, AL |
| W03BW-DLow power | 20 mi | 107° ESE | Weak | Midland City, AL |
| WGEI-LDLow power | 20 mi | 107° ESE | Weak | Enterprise, AL |
| WGIQFull power | 33 mi | 30° NNE | Good | Louisville, AL |
| WDIQFull power | 43 mi | 293° WNW | Fair | Dozier, AL |
| WAAO-LDLow power | 45 mi | 273° W | Poor | Andalusia, AL |
| WWEO-LDLow power | 46 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Defuniak Springs, FL |
| W27EP-DLow power | 48 mi | 211° SSW | Poor | Destin, FL |
| W13DT-DLow power | 53 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Montgomery, AL |
| WIYCFull power | 54 mi | 345° NNW | Fair | Troy, AL |
| WBIFFull power | 63 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Marianna, FL |
| W34FF-DLow power | 63 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| W17EM-DLow power | 63 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Panama City, FL |
| WFBDFull power | 63 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Destin, FL |
| W25FK-DLow power | 69 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Panama City, FL |
How Daleville compares with the rest of Alabama
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Daleville ranks 187th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 9.2 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 Enterprise, 8.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Daleville: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 101° ESE, the direction of WDHN (ABC), 24 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 13 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 Daleville, AL?
ABC is on channel 18 from WDHN, broadcasting from 24 miles ESE of Daleville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Daleville, AL?
CBS is on channel 21 from WECP-LD, broadcasting from 69 miles SSE of Daleville. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is NBC in Daleville, AL?
NBC is on channel 7 from WJHG-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles SSE of Daleville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Daleville, AL?
Fox is on channel 34 from WDFX-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles SE of Daleville. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Daleville, AL?
PBS is on channel 56 from WFSG, broadcasting from 66 miles S of Daleville. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Daleville?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Daleville; around 13 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 Daleville?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 121°. The main network towers for Daleville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Daleville?
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. Picking up NBC and PBS from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Daleville?
WJHG-TV (NBC), 69 miles south and WFSG (PBS), 66 miles south, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Daleville?
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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- Samson24 mi
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- Brundidge29 mi
- Ashford29 mi
- Cottonwood30 mi
- Opp32 mi
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- Troy38 mi
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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 Daleville; signal estimates ignore terrain.