TV channels & antenna towers in Deatsville, Alabama
Deatsville has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQAP-LD, 13 miles to the S.
Network channels in Deatsville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNWMCF-TVTrinity | 45 | 18 mi | 141° SE | Strong | Montgomery, AL |
| TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo | 15 | 26 mi | 260° W | Fair | Selma, AL |
| CBSWAKACBS | 8 | 39 mi | 215° SW | Good | Selma, AL |
| ABCWNCFABC | 32 | 39 mi | 215° SW | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| CWWBMMCW | 22 | 46 mi | 145° SE | Fair | Tuskegee, AL |
| NBCWSFANBC | 12 | 46 mi | 163° SSE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| FOXWCOV-TVFox | 20 | 46 mi | 163° SSE | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| ABCWBMA-LDABC | 58 | 64 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| CBSWIATCBS | 42 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Birmingham, AL |
| IONWPXH-TVION | 44 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Hoover, AL |
| ABCWABMABC | 68.2 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Birmingham, AL |
| CWWTTOCW | 21 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Homewood, AL |
| TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo | 24 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| FOXWBRCFox | 6 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Fair | Birmingham, AL |
| NBCWVTM-TVNBC | 13 | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Birmingham, AL |
| ABCWGWWABC | 40.2 | 69 mi | 359° N | Poor | Anniston, AL |
Over-the-air TV in Deatsville
With roughly 1,160 residents, Deatsville is a small community in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 49 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 3 Class A, 26 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
11 of them are within 25 miles of Deatsville, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Birmingham, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Birmingham's stations.
The strongest network signals here 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 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). 6 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 Deatsville
Point your antenna SW, at about 215°. The main network towers for Deatsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WAKA and WNCF, transmit from the same tower site about 39 miles southwest of Deatsville (215° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Deatsville at fair strength or better, 36% 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 Deatsville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Deatsville
The farthest main network tower for Deatsville is WAKA (CBS), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WSFA (NBC), 46 miles south and WCOV-TV (Fox), 46 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.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Deatsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQAP-LDLow power | 13 mi | 189° S | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| WDSF-LDLow power | 13 mi | 189° S | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| WAIQFull power | 17 mi | 159° SSE | Strong | Montgomery, AL |
| WTMU-LDLow power | 17 mi | 158° SSE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| W30EL-DLow power | 18 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Montgomery, AL |
| W32FJ-DLow power | 18 mi | 141° SE | Weak | Montgomery, AL |
| WFRZ-LDLow power | 18 mi | 141° SE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| W26FE-DLow power | 18 mi | 155° SSE | Weak | Montgomery, AL |
| WETU-LDLow power | 20 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| WALE-LDLow power | 20 mi | 162° SSE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| WBIHFull power | 26 mi | 260° W | Good | Selma, AL |
| WAXC-LDLow power | 35 mi | 48° NE | Weak | Alexander City, AL |
| W13DT-DLow power | 46 mi | 163° SSE | Poor | Montgomery, AL |
| WIYCFull power | 46 mi | 145° SE | Fair | Troy, AL |
| W36EO-DLow power | 48 mi | 98° E | Poor | Auburn, AL |
| W16DV-DLow power | 53 mi | 80° E | Poor | Alexander City, AL |
| WAUT-LDLow power | 54 mi | 89° E | Poor | Auburn, AL |
| WOIL-LDLow power | 57 mi | 11° N | Poor | Talladega, AL |
| WOTM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| W18ET-DLow power | 65 mi | 336° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| WQMK-LDLow power | 65 mi | 81° E | Poor | Cusseta, AL |
| WVUAFull power | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Weak | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| WBUN-LPLow power | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| WBIQFull power | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| WUOA-LDTranslator | 65 mi | 339° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
How Deatsville compares with the rest of Alabama
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Deatsville ranks 72nd of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Deatsville: 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 215° SW, the direction of WAKA (CBS), 39 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 21 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 Deatsville, AL?
ABC is on channel 32 from WNCF, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Deatsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Deatsville, AL?
CBS is on channel 8 from WAKA, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Deatsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Deatsville, AL?
NBC is on channel 12 from WSFA, broadcasting from 46 miles SSE of Deatsville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Deatsville, AL?
Fox is on channel 20 from WCOV-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles SSE of Deatsville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Deatsville, AL?
CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 65 miles NNW of Deatsville. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Deatsville?
49 transmitters within 70 miles of Deatsville; around 21 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 Deatsville?
Point your antenna SW, at about 215°. The main network towers for Deatsville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Deatsville?
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. Picking up NBC and Fox from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Deatsville?
WSFA (NBC), 46 miles south and WCOV-TV (Fox), 46 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 Deatsville?
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 Deatsville; signal estimates ignore terrain.