TV channels & antenna towers in Hueytown, Alabama

Hueytown has 37 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 24 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBMA-LD (ABC), 6.5 miles to the E.

Open Hueytown in the live finder

37TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

6.5 mito the closest tower

15,710population

Network channels in Hueytown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	6.5 mi	96° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	11 mi	78° ENE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	11 mi	78° ENE	Strong	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	11 mi	78° ENE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	11 mi	78° ENE	Strong	Hoover, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	12 mi	77° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	12 mi	77° ENE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	12 mi	77° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	25 mi	275° W	Good	Bessemer, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	35 mi	72° ENE	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	40 mi	51° NE	Good	Gadsden, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	64 mi	172° S	Poor	Selma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Hueytown

Hueytown, Alabama has a population of about 15,700. Our map shows 37 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 24 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Hueytown, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 12 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 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). 5 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 Hueytown

Point your antenna ENE, at about 78°. The main network towers for Hueytown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WABM, WTTO, WIAT, WPXH-TV and WTBM-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 11 miles east of Hueytown (78° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hueytown at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hueytown

The farthest main network tower for Hueytown is WVTM-TV (NBC), 12 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WABM is only 11 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 Hueytown

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W18ET-DLow power	8.4 mi	86° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	11 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	11 mi	78° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	11 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	11 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	11 mi	78° ENE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	11 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	11 mi	78° ENE	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	20 mi	101° E	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSESFull power	25 mi	275° W	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W25FC-DLow power	33 mi	327° NNW	Weak	Jasper, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	33 mi	240° WSW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	36 mi	236° SW	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	36 mi	236° SW	Weak	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	37 mi	297° WNW	Weak	Berry, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	46 mi	93° E	Poor	Talladega, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	50 mi	289° WNW	Poor	Fayette, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	51 mi	10° N	Poor	Cullman, AL
WBIHFull power	64 mi	172° S	Fair	Selma, AL
WEEL-LDLow power	65 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	66 mi	79° E	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
W32EQ-DLow power	68 mi	249° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
W34FB-DLow power	68 mi	307° NW	Poor	Hamilton, AL
WCIQFull power	69 mi	88° E	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WUDX-LDLow power	70 mi	269° W	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL

How Hueytown compares with the rest of Alabama

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Hueytown ranks 7th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.5 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 Hoover, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hueytown: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 77° ENE, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 12 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 24 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 Hueytown, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Hueytown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Hueytown, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Hueytown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Hueytown, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles ENE of Hueytown. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Hueytown, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 12 miles ENE of Hueytown. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Hueytown, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 11 miles ENE of Hueytown. Estimated signal: strong.

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

37 transmitters within 70 miles of Hueytown; around 24 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 Hueytown?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 78°. The main network towers for Hueytown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hueytown?

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 Hueytown?

WABM is only 11 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 Hueytown?

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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