TV channels & antenna towers in Indian Springs Village, Alabama

Indian Springs Village has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WOTM-LD, 6.1 miles to the ENE.

36TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
6.1 mito the closest tower
2,523population

Network channels in Indian Springs Village

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWIATCBS42 9.4 mi342° NNW StrongBirmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION44 9.4 mi342° NNW StrongHoover, AL
ABCWABMABC68.2 9.4 mi341° NNW StrongBirmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW21 9.4 mi341° NNW StrongHomewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC58 9.5 mi308° NW GoodBirmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo24 9.6 mi344° NNW GoodBirmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox6 9.6 mi344° NNW StrongBirmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC13 9.7 mi345° NNW GoodBirmingham, AL
ABCWGWWABC40.2 26 mi48° NE FairAnniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity60 36 mi29° NNE GoodGadsden, AL
CWWDBBCW17 40 mi283° WNW GoodBessemer, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo15 57 mi185° S PoorSelma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Indian Springs Village

Indian Springs Village is a town of about 2,520 people in Alabama. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Indian Springs Village, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 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.

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). 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 Indian Springs Village

Point your antenna NNW, at about 343°. The main network towers for Indian Springs Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WIAT, WPXH-TV, WABM, WTTO and WTBM-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 9.4 miles north of Indian Springs Village (342° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Indian Springs Village at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Indian Springs Village

The farthest main network tower for Indian Springs Village is WVTM-TV (NBC), 9.7 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WIAT is only 9.4 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 Indian Springs Village

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WOTM-LDLow power6.1 mi 61° ENEGoodBirmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power9.2 mi 322° NWGoodBirmingham, AL
WVUAFull power9.4 mi 342° NNWGoodTuscaloosa, AL
WBUN-LPLow power9.4 mi 341° NNWGoodBirmingham, AL
WBIQFull power9.4 mi 341° NNWFairBirmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator9.4 mi 341° NNWGoodBirmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power9.4 mi 341° NNWGoodBirmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power9.4 mi 341° NNWFairBirmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A9.5 mi 340° NNWGoodBirmingham, AL
WOIL-LDLow power32 mi 83° EWeakTalladega, AL
WSESFull power40 mi 283° WNWGoodTuscaloosa, AL
WJMY-CDClass A44 mi 257° WSWWeakTuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A46 mi 253° WSWPoorTuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A46 mi 253° WSWPoorTuscaloosa/Northport, AL
W25FC-DLow power46 mi 317° NWPoorJasper, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator52 mi 296° WNWPoorBerry, AL
WEAC-CDClass A54 mi 70° ENEPoorJacksonville, AL
WAXC-LDLow power55 mi 121° ESEPoorAlexander City, AL
WCIQFull power55 mi 80° EFairMount Cheaha, AL
WBIHFull power57 mi 185° SGoodSelma, AL
WCQT-LDLow power57 mi 355° NPoorCullman, AL
WSSF-LDLow power66 mi 290° WNWPoorFayette, AL
WQAP-LDLow power67 mi 164° SSEPoorMontgomery, AL
WDSF-LDLow power67 mi 164° SSEPoorMontgomery, AL

How Indian Springs Village compares with the rest of Alabama

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Indian Springs Village ranks 26th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 9.4 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, 4.8 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Indian Springs Village: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 345° NNW, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 9.7 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 23 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 Indian Springs Village, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 9.4 miles NNW of Indian Springs Village. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Indian Springs Village, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 9.4 miles NNW of Indian Springs Village. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Indian Springs Village, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 9.7 miles NNW of Indian Springs Village. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Indian Springs Village, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 9.6 miles NNW of Indian Springs Village. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Indian Springs Village, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 9.4 miles NNW of Indian Springs Village. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Indian Springs Village?

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Indian Springs Village; around 23 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 Indian Springs Village?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 343°. The main network towers for Indian Springs Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Indian Springs Village?

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 Indian Springs Village?

WIAT is only 9.4 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 Indian Springs Village?

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 Indian Springs Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.