TV channels & antenna towers in Glencoe, Alabama

Glencoe has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEAC-CD, 23 miles to the S.

Open Glencoe in the live finder

36TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

5,153population

Network channels in Glencoe

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	31 mi	252° WSW	Good	Gadsden, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	37 mi	229° SW	Fair	Anniston, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	59 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	59 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	59 mi	237° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	60 mi	237° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	60 mi	237° WSW	Fair	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	60 mi	237° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	60 mi	237° WSW	Good	Homewood, AL
NBCWAFFNBC	48	62 mi	327° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo	29	62 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
FOXWZDXFox	54	64 mi	328° NNW	Good	Huntsville, AL
ABCWAAY-TVABC	31	64 mi	328° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
CBSWHNT-TVCBS	19	64 mi	328° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	65 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
TBNWELF-TVTrinity	23	67 mi	26° NNE	Fair	Dalton, GA

Over-the-air TV in Glencoe

With roughly 5,150 residents, Glencoe is a town in Alabama. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 4 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 31 farther 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 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 24 (WTBM-CD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Glencoe

The main network towers around Glencoe are in different directions: ABC 237° WSW (60 mi), CBS 237° WSW (60 mi), NBC 327° NNW (62 mi) and Fox 237° WSW (59 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Seven network stations, WVTM-TV, WTBM-CD, WBRC, WIAT and WPXH-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 59 miles southwest of Glencoe (237° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Glencoe at fair strength or better, 54% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

WABM (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Glencoe. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Glencoe

The farthest main network tower for Glencoe is WAFF (NBC), 62 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Glencoe

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEAC-CDClass A	23 mi	171° S	Fair	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	33 mi	168° SSE	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	41 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Talladega, AL
WKSY-LDLow power	53 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Rome, GA
WCQT-LDLow power	54 mi	286° WNW	Poor	Cullman, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	57 mi	228° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	59 mi	117° ESE	Poor	Carrollton, GA
WVUAFull power	60 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	60 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	60 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	60 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	60 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	60 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	60 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	63 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WHIQFull power	64 mi	328° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
WHVD-LDLow power	64 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
W34EY-DClass A	64 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WNAL-LDLow power	64 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	70 mi	180° S	Poor	Alexander City, AL

How Glencoe compares with the rest of Alabama

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Glencoe ranks 143rd of 314 places in Alabama: the same as the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 31 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 Gadsden, 5.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Glencoe: 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 327° NNW, the direction of WAFF (NBC), 62 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 16 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 Glencoe, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Glencoe, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Glencoe, AL?

NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 62 miles NNW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Glencoe, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 59 miles WSW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Glencoe, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Glencoe. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Glencoe; around 16 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 Glencoe?

What kind of antenna do I need in Glencoe?

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 90° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Glencoe?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Glencoe?

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 Glencoe; signal estimates ignore terrain.