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.

49TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
1,157population

Network channels in Deatsville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TBNWMCF-TVTrinity45 18 mi141° SE StrongMontgomery, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo15 26 mi260° W FairSelma, AL
CBSWAKACBS8 39 mi215° SW GoodSelma, AL
ABCWNCFABC32 39 mi215° SW GoodMontgomery, AL
CWWBMMCW22 46 mi145° SE FairTuskegee, AL
NBCWSFANBC12 46 mi163° SSE FairMontgomery, AL
FOXWCOV-TVFox20 46 mi163° SSE GoodMontgomery, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC58 64 mi334° NNW PoorBirmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS42 65 mi339° NNW FairBirmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION44 65 mi339° NNW WeakHoover, AL
ABCWABMABC68.2 65 mi339° NNW FairBirmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW21 65 mi339° NNW FairHomewood, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo24 65 mi339° NNW PoorBirmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox6 65 mi339° NNW FairBirmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC13 65 mi339° NNW WeakBirmingham, AL
ABCWGWWABC40.2 69 mi359° N PoorAnniston, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WQAP-LDLow power13 mi 189° SFairMontgomery, AL
WDSF-LDLow power13 mi 189° SFairMontgomery, AL
WAIQFull power17 mi 159° SSEStrongMontgomery, AL
WTMU-LDLow power17 mi 158° SSEFairMontgomery, AL
W30EL-DLow power18 mi 141° SEPoorMontgomery, AL
W32FJ-DLow power18 mi 141° SEWeakMontgomery, AL
WFRZ-LDLow power18 mi 141° SEFairMontgomery, AL
W26FE-DLow power18 mi 155° SSEWeakMontgomery, AL
WETU-LDLow power20 mi 162° SSEFairMontgomery, AL
WALE-LDLow power20 mi 162° SSEFairMontgomery, AL
WBIHFull power26 mi 260° WGoodSelma, AL
WAXC-LDLow power35 mi 48° NEWeakAlexander City, AL
W13DT-DLow power46 mi 163° SSEPoorMontgomery, AL
WIYCFull power46 mi 145° SEFairTroy, AL
W36EO-DLow power48 mi 98° EPoorAuburn, AL
W16DV-DLow power53 mi 80° EPoorAlexander City, AL
WAUT-LDLow power54 mi 89° EPoorAuburn, AL
WOIL-LDLow power57 mi 11° NPoorTalladega, AL
WOTM-LDLow power57 mi 344° NNWPoorBirmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power65 mi 336° NNWPoorBirmingham, AL
WQMK-LDLow power65 mi 81° EPoorCusseta, AL
WVUAFull power65 mi 339° NNWWeakTuscaloosa, AL
WBUN-LPLow power65 mi 339° NNWPoorBirmingham, AL
WBIQFull power65 mi 339° NNWPoorBirmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator65 mi 339° NNWPoorBirmingham, 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

  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 215° SW, the direction of WAKA (CBS), 39 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 21 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 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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