TV channels & antenna towers in Millbrook, Alabama
Millbrook has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WQAP-LD, 5.7 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Millbrook
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNWMCF-TVTrinity | 45 | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Strong | Montgomery, AL |
| TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo | 15 | 28 mi | 279° W | Fair | Selma, AL |
| CBSWAKACBS | 8 | 33 mi | 227° SW | Good | Selma, AL |
| ABCWNCFABC | 32 | 33 mi | 227° SW | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| NBCWSFANBC | 12 | 37 mi | 161° SSE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| FOXWCOV-TVFox | 20 | 37 mi | 161° SSE | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| CWWBMMCW | 22 | 37 mi | 139° SE | Fair | Tuskegee, AL |
Over-the-air TV in Millbrook
Millbrook, Alabama has a population of about 15,300. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 1 Class A and 21 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
11 of them are within 25 miles of Millbrook, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Montgomery, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Montgomery's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 32 (WNCF), CBS on channel 8 (WAKA), NBC on channel 12 (WSFA), Fox on channel 20 (WCOV-TV), CW on channel 22 (WBMM), Telemundo on channel 15 (WBXM-CD) and Trinity on channel 45 (WMCF-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Millbrook
The main network towers around Millbrook are in different directions: ABC 227° SW (33 mi), CBS 227° SW (33 mi), NBC 161° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 161° SSE (37 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Two network stations, WAKA and WNCF, transmit from the same tower site about 33 miles southwest of Millbrook (227° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Millbrook at fair strength or better, 29% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Millbrook, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Millbrook
The farthest main network tower for Millbrook is WCOV-TV (Fox), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WAIQ is only 7.9 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 Millbrook
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WQAP-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 224° SW | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| WDSF-LDLow power | 5.7 mi | 224° SW | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| WAIQFull power | 7.9 mi | 149° SSE | Strong | Montgomery, AL |
| WTMU-LDLow power | 8.5 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| W26FE-DLow power | 9.7 mi | 143° SE | Fair | Montgomery, AL |
| WETU-LDLow power | 11 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| WALE-LDLow power | 11 mi | 157° SSE | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| W30EL-DLow power | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Montgomery, AL |
| W32FJ-DLow power | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Montgomery, AL |
| WFRZ-LDLow power | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Montgomery, AL |
| WBIHFull power | 28 mi | 279° W | Good | Selma, AL |
| W13DT-DLow power | 37 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Montgomery, AL |
| WIYCFull power | 38 mi | 140° SE | Good | Troy, AL |
| WAXC-LDLow power | 40 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Alexander City, AL |
| W36EO-DLow power | 45 mi | 87° E | Poor | Auburn, AL |
| W16DV-DLow power | 53 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Alexander City, AL |
| WAUT-LDLow power | 53 mi | 79° E | Poor | Auburn, AL |
| WDIQFull power | 64 mi | 182° S | Poor | Dozier, AL |
| WQMK-LDLow power | 65 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Cusseta, AL |
| WOIL-LDLow power | 65 mi | 8° N | Poor | Talladega, AL |
| WOTM-LDLow power | 66 mi | 345° NNW | Poor | Birmingham, AL |
| WXVK-LDLow power | 68 mi | 83° E | Poor | Columbus, GA |
| W31EU-DLow power | 68 mi | 83° E | Poor | Columbus, GA |
| W14FC-DLow power | 68 mi | 83° E | Poor | Opelika, AL |
| W25FW-DLow power | 68 mi | 83° E | Poor | Columbus, GA |
How Millbrook compares with the rest of Alabama
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Millbrook ranks 125th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
43% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Prattville, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Millbrook: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 161° SSE, the direction of WCOV-TV (Fox), 37 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 17 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 Millbrook, AL?
ABC is on channel 32 from WNCF, broadcasting from 33 miles SW of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Millbrook, AL?
CBS is on channel 8 from WAKA, broadcasting from 33 miles SW of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Millbrook, AL?
NBC is on channel 12 from WSFA, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Millbrook. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Millbrook, AL?
Fox is on channel 20 from WCOV-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles SSE of Millbrook. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Millbrook, AL?
CW is on channel 22 from WBMM, broadcasting from 37 miles SE of Millbrook. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Millbrook?
32 transmitters within 70 miles of Millbrook; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Millbrook?
The main network towers around Millbrook are in different directions: ABC 227° SW (33 mi), CBS 227° SW (33 mi), NBC 161° SSE (37 mi) and Fox 161° SSE (37 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Millbrook?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. The towers are spread over about 65° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Millbrook?
WAIQ is only 7.9 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 Millbrook?
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.
TV channels in nearby Alabama cities
- Coosada2.2 mi
- Elmore4.9 mi
- Prattville5.8 mi
- Montgomery8.6 mi
- Wetumpka9.8 mi
- Emerald Mountain16 mi
- Pike Road20 mi
- Eclectic22 mi
- Hayneville24 mi
- Tallassee28 mi
- Clanton29 mi
- Rockford29 mi
- Taylor36 mi
- Fort Deposit36 mi
- Selma39 mi
- Tuskegee39 mi
- Alexander City40 mi
- Jemison40 mi
- Dadeville42 mi
- Goodwater44 mi
- Union Springs44 mi
- Greenville47 mi
- Sylacauga48 mi
- Calera49 mi
More: all TV stations in Alabama · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Millbrook; signal estimates ignore terrain.