TV channels & antenna towers in Opp, Alabama

Opp has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WAAO-LD, 13 miles to the WNW.

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25TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

6,658population

Network channels in Opp

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWDFX-TVFox	34	38 mi	98° E	Good	Ozark, AL
CWWTVYCW	4.3	39 mi	129° SE	Good	Dothan, AL
CWWRGX-LDCW	23.2	39 mi	129° SE	Poor	Dothan, AL
NBCWSFANBC	12	48 mi	7° N	Fair	Montgomery, AL
FOXWCOV-TVFox	20	48 mi	7° N	Good	Montgomery, AL
ABCWDHNABC	18	56 mi	93° E	Fair	Dothan, AL
CWWBMMCW	22	57 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Tuskegee, AL
PBSWFSGPBS	56	66 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Panama City, FL
CBSWAKACBS	8	67 mi	333° NNW	Good	Selma, AL
ABCWNCFABC	32	67 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Montgomery, AL

Over-the-air TV in Opp

Opp is a town of about 6,660 people in Alabama. There are 25 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 1 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Opp, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Dothan, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Dothan's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 32 (WNCF), CBS on channel 8 (WAKA), NBC on channel 12 (WSFA), Fox on channel 20 (WCOV-TV), PBS on channel 56 (WFSG) and CW on channel 4.3 (WTVY). 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 Opp

The main network towers around Opp are in different directions: ABC 333° NNW (67 mi), CBS 333° NNW (67 mi), NBC 7° N (48 mi), Fox 7° N (48 mi) and PBS 163° SSE (66 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WSFA and WCOV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles north of Opp (7° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Opp at fair strength or better, 38% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.

WNCF (ABC), WAKA (CBS) and WFSG (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Opp. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Opp

The farthest main network tower for Opp is WAKA (CBS), 67 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Opp

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WAAO-LDLow power	13 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Andalusia, AL
WDIQFull power	20 mi	337° NNW	Fair	Dozier, AL
WFBDFull power	34 mi	235° SW	Good	Destin, FL
WWEO-LDLow power	39 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Defuniak Springs, FL
W27EP-DLow power	40 mi	169° SSE	Poor	Destin, FL
W13DT-DLow power	48 mi	7° N	Poor	Montgomery, AL
W29FJ-DLow power	51 mi	94° E	Poor	Dothan, AL
W03BW-DLow power	51 mi	94° E	Poor	Midland City, AL
WGEI-LDLow power	51 mi	94° E	Poor	Enterprise, AL
WJJN-LDLow power	51 mi	92° E	Poor	Dothan, AL
WIYCFull power	57 mi	18° NNE	Fair	Troy, AL
WGIQFull power	57 mi	58° ENE	Fair	Louisville, AL
W31EP-DLow power	62 mi	201° SSW	Poor	Fort Walton Beach, FL
WDES-CDClass A	63 mi	194° SSW	Poor	Destin, FL
WAWDFull power	68 mi	212° SSW	Poor	Fort Walton Beach, FL

How Opp compares with the rest of Alabama

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Opp ranks 187th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

28% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Enterprise, 24 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Opp: 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 333° NNW, the direction of WAKA (CBS), 67 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 Opp, AL?

ABC is on channel 32 from WNCF, broadcasting from 67 miles NNW of Opp. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Opp, AL?

CBS is on channel 8 from WAKA, broadcasting from 67 miles NNW of Opp. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Opp, AL?

NBC is on channel 12 from WSFA, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Opp. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Opp, AL?

Fox is on channel 20 from WCOV-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Opp. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Opp, AL?

PBS is on channel 56 from WFSG, broadcasting from 66 miles SSE of Opp. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Opp; 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 Opp?

What kind of antenna do I need in Opp?

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. The towers are spread over about 190° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Opp?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Opp?

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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