TV channels & antenna towers in Fultondale, Alabama

Fultondale has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVTM-TV (NBC), 7.9 miles to the S.

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33TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Fultondale

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	7.9 mi	181° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	8.0 mi	182° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	8.0 mi	182° S	Strong	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	8.3 mi	185° S	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	8.3 mi	185° S	Strong	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	8.4 mi	185° S	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	8.4 mi	185° S	Strong	Hoover, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	12 mi	205° SSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	22 mi	90° E	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	25 mi	54° NE	Strong	Gadsden, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	38 mi	257° WSW	Good	Bessemer, AL

Over-the-air TV in Fultondale

Fultondale is a town of about 9,050 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 33 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Fultondale, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Birmingham, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Birmingham's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 68.2 (WABM), CBS on channel 42 (WIAT), NBC on channel 13 (WVTM-TV), Fox on channel 6 (WBRC), CW on channel 21 (WTTO), ION on channel 44 (WPXH-TV), Telemundo on channel 24 (WTBM-CD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Fultondale

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for Fultondale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WVTM-TV, WTBM-CD, WBRC, WABM and WTTO and others, transmit from the same tower site about 7.9 miles south of Fultondale (181° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fultondale at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fultondale

The farthest main network tower for Fultondale is WIAT (CBS), 8.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WBRC is only 8.0 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 Fultondale

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WBIQFull power	8.3 mi	185° S	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	8.3 mi	185° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	8.3 mi	185° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	8.3 mi	185° S	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	8.4 mi	185° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	8.4 mi	185° S	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W16DS-DClass A	8.4 mi	186° S	Good	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	11 mi	199° SSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	16 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
W25FC-DLow power	34 mi	300° WNW	Weak	Jasper, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	36 mi	111° ESE	Weak	Talladega, AL
WSESFull power	38 mi	257° WSW	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	39 mi	356° N	Poor	Cullman, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	45 mi	278° W	Poor	Berry, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	48 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	52 mi	234° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	52 mi	234° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	53 mi	88° E	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	57 mi	98° E	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	59 mi	275° W	Poor	Fayette, AL
WYAM-LDLow power	67 mi	354° N	Poor	Priceville, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	67 mi	133° SE	Poor	Alexander City, AL

How Fultondale compares with the rest of Alabama

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Fultondale ranks 56th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 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 Birmingham, 5.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fultondale: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 185° S, the direction of WIAT (CBS), 8.4 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 22 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 Fultondale, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 8.3 miles S of Fultondale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Fultondale, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 8.4 miles S of Fultondale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Fultondale, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles S of Fultondale. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Fultondale, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 8.0 miles S of Fultondale. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Fultondale, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 8.3 miles S of Fultondale. Estimated signal: strong.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Fultondale; around 22 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 Fultondale?

Point your antenna S, at about 183°. The main network towers for Fultondale sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fultondale?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fultondale?

WBRC is only 8.0 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 Fultondale?

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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