TV channels & antenna towers in Minor, Alabama

Minor has 34 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 W18ET-D, 7.4 miles to the SE.

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34TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

7.4 mito the closest tower

1,094population

Network channels in Minor

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	7.4 mi	154° SSE	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Strong	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	8.6 mi	115° ESE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	8.6 mi	115° ESE	Strong	Hoover, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	8.8 mi	112° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	8.8 mi	112° ESE	Strong	Birmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	8.9 mi	111° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	29 mi	262° W	Good	Bessemer, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	30 mi	81° E	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	34 mi	56° NE	Good	Gadsden, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	69 mi	175° S	Poor	Selma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Minor

With roughly 1,090 residents, Minor is a small community in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 34 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 11 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 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther 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 Minor

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Minor 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 8.5 miles southeast of Minor (115° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Minor at fair strength or better, 40% 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 Minor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Minor

The farthest main network tower for Minor is WVTM-TV (NBC), 8.9 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.

WABM is only 8.5 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 Minor

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	7.4 mi	136° SE	Good	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	8.4 mi	116° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	8.5 mi	115° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	8.6 mi	115° ESE	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	19 mi	121° ESE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSESFull power	29 mi	262° W	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W25FC-DLow power	30 mi	315° NW	Fair	Jasper, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	37 mi	286° WNW	Weak	Berry, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	39 mi	235° SW	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	42 mi	232° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	42 mi	232° SW	Weak	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	43 mi	101° ESE	Poor	Talladega, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	44 mi	7° N	Poor	Cullman, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	52 mi	281° WNW	Poor	Fayette, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	62 mi	84° E	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	65 mi	93° E	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
W34FB-DLow power	68 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Hamilton, AL
WBIHFull power	69 mi	175° S	Fair	Selma, AL

How Minor compares with the rest of Alabama

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Minor ranks 7th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.4 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 Birmingham, 8.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Minor: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 111° ESE, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 8.9 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 Minor, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 8.5 miles ESE of Minor. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Minor, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 8.6 miles ESE of Minor. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Minor, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 8.9 miles ESE of Minor. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Minor, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 8.8 miles ESE of Minor. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Minor, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 8.5 miles ESE of Minor. Estimated signal: strong.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Minor; 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 Minor?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Minor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Minor?

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 Minor?

WABM is only 8.5 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 Minor?

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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