TV channels & antenna towers in Jackson, Alabama

Jackson has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS, CW and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKRG-TV (CBS), 57 miles to the S.

Open Jackson in the live finder

18TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

57 mito the closest tower

4,967population

Network channels in Jackson

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWKRG-TVCBS	5	57 mi	176° S	Good	Mobile, AL
CWWFNACW	55	57 mi	176° S	Good	Gulf Shores, AL
FOXWALA-TVFox	10	57 mi	174° S	Fair	Mobile, AL
TLMWMBP-LDTelemundo	31	57 mi	174° S	Poor	Mobile, AL
ABCWEAR-TVABC	3	64 mi	167° SSE	Good	Pensacola, FL
PBSWSREPBS	23	64 mi	165° SSE	Good	Pensacola, FL
TBNWMPV-TVTrinity	21	64 mi	165° SSE	Good	Mobile, AL

Over-the-air TV in Jackson

Jackson, Alabama has a population of about 4,970. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Jackson, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Mobile, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Mobile's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (WEAR-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WKRG-TV), Fox on channel 10 (WALA-TV), PBS on channel 23 (WSRE), CW on channel 55 (WFNA), Telemundo on channel 31 (WMBP-LD) and Trinity on channel 21 (WMPV-TV). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WSFA in Montgomery, AL, 107 miles to the east. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 8 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 Jackson

Point your antenna S, at about 170°. The main network towers for Jackson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WKRG-TV, WFNA and WALA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 57 miles south of Jackson (176° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Jackson at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Jackson

The farthest main network tower for Jackson is WSRE (PBS), 64 miles away with a good 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 Jackson

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WGOX-LDLow power	57 mi	177° S	Poor	Mobile, AL
WEIQFull power	59 mi	180° S	Weak	Mobile, AL
WIIQFull power	59 mi	1° N	Fair	Demopolis, AL
WPANFull power	63 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WFGXFull power	64 mi	167° SSE	Good	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WHBRFull power	64 mi	167° SSE	Fair	Pensacola, FL
WWBH-LDLow power	64 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Mobile, AL
WPMI-TVFull power	64 mi	165° SSE	Good	Mobile, AL
WDPM-DTFull power	64 mi	165° SSE	Good	Mobile, AL
WJTCFull power	67 mi	162° SSE	Fair	Pensacola, FL
W35EE-DLow power	67 mi	3° N	Poor	Demopolis, AL

How Jackson compares with the rest of Alabama

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Jackson ranks 187th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 57 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

28% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Jackson: 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 165° SSE, the direction of WSRE (PBS), 64 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 13 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 Jackson, AL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WEAR-TV, broadcasting from 64 miles SSE of Jackson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Jackson, AL?

CBS is on channel 5 from WKRG-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Jackson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Jackson, AL?

Fox is on channel 10 from WALA-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Jackson. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is PBS in Jackson, AL?

PBS is on channel 23 from WSRE, broadcasting from 64 miles SSE of Jackson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Jackson, AL?

CW is on channel 55 from WFNA, broadcasting from 57 miles S of Jackson. Estimated signal: good.

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

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Jackson; around 13 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 Jackson?

Point your antenna S, at about 170°. The main network towers for Jackson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Jackson?

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 Jackson?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Jackson?

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 Jackson; signal estimates ignore terrain.