TV channels & antenna towers in Pelham, Alabama

Pelham has 38 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, 12 miles to the NE.

Open Pelham in the live finder

38TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

22,885population

Network channels in Pelham

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	12 mi	338° NNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	14 mi	1° N	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	14 mi	1° N	Strong	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	14 mi	1° N	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	14 mi	1° N	Strong	Homewood, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	14 mi	2° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	14 mi	2° N	Strong	Birmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	14 mi	3° N	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	32 mi	45° NE	Fair	Anniston, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	38 mi	291° WNW	Good	Bessemer, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	42 mi	30° NNE	Good	Gadsden, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	52 mi	182° S	Poor	Selma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Pelham

Pelham is a town of about 22,900 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 15 full-power, 7 Class A, 14 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 13 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 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 best-placed network stations 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 (fair signal). 6 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 Pelham

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Pelham 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 14 miles north of Pelham (1° N). 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 Pelham 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 Pelham, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pelham

The farthest main network tower for Pelham is WVTM-TV (NBC), 14 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WIAT is only 14 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 Pelham

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WOTM-LDLow power	12 mi	48° NE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	12 mi	349° NNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	14 mi	1° N	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W16DS-DClass A	14 mi	0° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	14 mi	1° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	14 mi	1° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	14 mi	1° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	14 mi	1° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	14 mi	1° N	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	36 mi	76° ENE	Weak	Talladega, AL
WSESFull power	38 mi	291° WNW	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	40 mi	263° W	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	42 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	42 mi	258° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
W25FC-DLow power	48 mi	324° NW	Poor	Jasper, AL
WBIHFull power	52 mi	182° S	Good	Selma, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	52 mi	303° WNW	Poor	Berry, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	55 mi	115° ESE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	59 mi	66° ENE	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	59 mi	76° ENE	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	61 mi	358° N	Poor	Cullman, AL
WQAP-LDLow power	64 mi	160° SSE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
WDSF-LDLow power	64 mi	160° SSE	Poor	Montgomery, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	64 mi	295° WNW	Poor	Fayette, AL
WAIQFull power	69 mi	154° SSE	Poor	Montgomery, AL

How Pelham compares with the rest of Alabama

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Pelham ranks 26th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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, 8.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pelham: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 3° N, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 14 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 23 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 Pelham, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Pelham. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Pelham, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Pelham. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Pelham, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Pelham. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pelham, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Pelham. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Pelham, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Pelham. Estimated signal: strong.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Pelham; 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 Pelham?

Point your antenna N, at about 2°. The main network towers for Pelham sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pelham?

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 Pelham?

WIAT is only 14 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 Pelham?

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 Pelham; signal estimates ignore terrain.