TV channels & antenna towers in Hamilton, Alabama

Hamilton has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox and CW. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W34FB-D, 7.4 miles to the SSE.

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27TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

7.4 mito the closest tower

6,772population

Network channels in Hamilton

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWDBBCW	17	56 mi	145° SE	Good	Bessemer, AL
FOXWCBI-TVFox	4.2	58 mi	242° WSW	Good	Columbus, MS
CWWLOV-TVCW	27	67 mi	249° WSW	Fair	West Point, MS
ABCWTVAABC	9.2	67 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Tupelo, MS

Over-the-air TV in Hamilton

Hamilton is a town of about 6,770 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power, 2 Class A, 16 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Hamilton, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 9.2 (WTVA), Fox on channel 4.2 (WCBI-TV) and CW on channel 17 (WDBB). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WIAT in Birmingham, AL, 82 miles to the southeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVTM-TV in Birmingham, AL, 82 miles to the southeast. 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 Hamilton

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Hamilton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WLOV-TV and WTVA, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles west of Hamilton (249° WSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hamilton at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hamilton

The farthest main network tower for Hamilton is WTVA (ABC), 67 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 Hamilton

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W34FB-DLow power	7.4 mi	163° SSE	Good	Hamilton, AL
W24EP-DClass A	17 mi	250° WSW	Fair	Fulton, MS
W20DF-DLow power	28 mi	29° NNE	Fair	Russellville, AL
WFIQFull power	32 mi	21° NNE	Good	Florence, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	33 mi	163° SSE	Weak	Fayette, AL
W14EQ-DLow power	37 mi	272° W	Poor	Tupelo, MS
WHBH-CDClass A	38 mi	288° WNW	Weak	Booneville, MS
WSFG-LDTranslator	40 mi	142° SE	Poor	Berry, AL
W25FC-DLow power	44 mi	118° ESE	Poor	Jasper, AL
W21EC-DLow power	45 mi	279° W	Poor	Tupelo, MS
W30ES-DLow power	47 mi	210° SSW	Poor	Columbus, MS
WUDX-LDLow power	51 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
W25AD-DLow power	51 mi	230° SW	Poor	Columbus, MS
W03BP-DLow power	51 mi	209° SSW	Poor	Starkville, MS
WSESFull power	56 mi	145° SE	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WMAE-TVFull power	57 mi	310° NW	Weak	Booneville, MS
WDDY-LDLow power	63 mi	323° NW	Poor	Corinth, MS
WEEL-LDLow power	64 mi	186° S	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	65 mi	88° E	Poor	Cullman, AL
W05BV-DLow power	67 mi	226° SW	Poor	Starkville, MS
W22EP-DLow power	67 mi	226° SW	Poor	Starkville, MS
WEPHFull power	67 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Tupelo, MS
WYAM-LDLow power	68 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Priceville, AL

How Hamilton compares with the rest of Alabama

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Hamilton ranks 257th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 56 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 Tupelo, 42 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hamilton: 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 249° WSW, the direction of WTVA (ABC), 67 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 10 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 Hamilton, AL?

ABC is on channel 9.2 from WTVA, broadcasting from 67 miles WSW of Hamilton. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Hamilton, AL?

Fox is on channel 4.2 from WCBI-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles WSW of Hamilton. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Hamilton, AL?

CW is on channel 17 from WDBB, broadcasting from 56 miles SE of Hamilton. Estimated signal: good.

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

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Hamilton; around 10 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 Hamilton?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 246°. The main network towers for Hamilton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hamilton?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hamilton?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Hamilton?

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 Hamilton; signal estimates ignore terrain.