TV channels & antenna towers in Pinson, Alabama

Pinson has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVTM-TV (NBC), 15 miles to the SSW.

Open Pinson in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

15 mito the closest tower

7,438population

Network channels in Pinson

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	15 mi	205° SSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	15 mi	206° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	15 mi	206° SSW	Strong	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	16 mi	207° SSW	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	16 mi	207° SSW	Strong	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	16 mi	206° SSW	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	16 mi	206° SSW	Good	Hoover, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	16 mi	57° ENE	Strong	Gadsden, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	16 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Anniston, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	21 mi	214° SW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	45 mi	252° WSW	Good	Bessemer, AL

Over-the-air TV in Pinson

Pinson, Alabama has a population of about 7,440. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 6 Class A, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Pinson, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 11 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 (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 Pinson

Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Pinson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WVTM-TV, WTBM-CD, WBRC, WABM and WTTO and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles southwest of Pinson (205° SSW). 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 Pinson at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pinson

The farthest main network tower for Pinson is WIAT (CBS), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Pinson

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WBIQFull power	16 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	16 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	16 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	16 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	16 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	16 mi	206° SSW	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W16DS-DClass A	16 mi	207° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	19 mi	212° SSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	20 mi	176° S	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	33 mi	125° SE	Weak	Talladega, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	35 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Cullman, AL
W25FC-DLow power	37 mi	287° WNW	Weak	Jasper, AL
WSESFull power	45 mi	252° WSW	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	47 mi	95° E	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	51 mi	270° W	Poor	Berry, AL
WCIQFull power	52 mi	105° ESE	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	57 mi	235° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	60 mi	233° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	60 mi	233° SW	Poor	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WYAM-LDLow power	62 mi	348° NNW	Poor	Priceville, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	66 mi	270° W	Poor	Fayette, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	67 mi	140° SE	Poor	Alexander City, AL

How Pinson compares with the rest of Alabama

With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Pinson ranks 56th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Dixiana, 4.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pinson: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 206° SSW, the direction of WIAT (CBS), 16 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 22 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 Pinson, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Pinson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Pinson, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Pinson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Pinson, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Pinson. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pinson, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 15 miles SSW of Pinson. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Pinson, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Pinson. Estimated signal: strong.

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

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Pinson; around 22 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 Pinson?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Pinson sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pinson?

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 Pinson?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pinson?

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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