TV channels & antenna towers in Pleasant Grove, Alabama
Pleasant Grove has 35 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 WBMA-LD (ABC), 6.1 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Pleasant Grove
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWBMA-LDABC | 58 | 6.1 mi | 125° SE | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| ABCWABMABC | 68.2 | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Strong | Birmingham, AL |
| CWWTTOCW | 21 | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Strong | Homewood, AL |
| CBSWIATCBS | 42 | 9.5 mi | 93° E | Strong | Birmingham, AL |
| IONWPXH-TVION | 44 | 9.5 mi | 93° E | Strong | Hoover, AL |
| TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo | 24 | 9.8 mi | 91° E | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| FOXWBRCFox | 6 | 9.8 mi | 91° E | Strong | Birmingham, AL |
| NBCWVTM-TVNBC | 13 | 10 mi | 90° E | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| CWWDBBCW | 17 | 27 mi | 268° W | Good | Bessemer, AL |
| ABCWGWWABC | 40.2 | 33 mi | 76° ENE | Fair | Anniston, AL |
| TBNWTJP-TVTrinity | 60 | 37 mi | 53° NE | Good | Gadsden, AL |
| TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo | 15 | 66 mi | 174° S | Poor | Selma, AL |
Over-the-air TV in Pleasant Grove
With roughly 10,300 residents, Pleasant Grove is a town in Alabama. Our map shows 35 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 12 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, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 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 (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 Pleasant Grove
Point your antenna E, at about 92°. The main network towers for Pleasant Grove 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 9.4 miles east of Pleasant Grove (93° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pleasant Grove at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pleasant Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pleasant Grove
The farthest main network tower for Pleasant Grove is WVTM-TV (NBC), 10 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WABM is only 9.4 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 Pleasant Grove
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 | 7.1 mi | 107° ESE | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| W16DS-DClass A | 9.3 mi | 93° E | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| WBIQFull power | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Fair | Birmingham, AL |
| WUOA-LDTranslator | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| WSWH-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| WNHT-LDLow power | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Fair | Birmingham, AL |
| WBUN-LPLow power | 9.4 mi | 93° E | Good | Birmingham, AL |
| WVUAFull power | 9.5 mi | 93° E | Good | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| WOTM-LDLow power | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Birmingham, AL |
| WSESFull power | 27 mi | 268° W | Good | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| W25FC-DLow power | 31 mi | 322° NW | Weak | Jasper, AL |
| WJMY-CDClass A | 36 mi | 238° WSW | Fair | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| WSFG-LDTranslator | 37 mi | 292° WNW | Weak | Berry, AL |
| WDVZ-CDClass A | 39 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| WVUA-CDClass A | 39 mi | 234° SW | Weak | Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL |
| WOIL-LDLow power | 44 mi | 97° E | Poor | Talladega, AL |
| WCQT-LDLow power | 48 mi | 9° N | Poor | Cullman, AL |
| WSSF-LDLow power | 51 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Fayette, AL |
| WEAC-CDClass A | 64 mi | 82° E | Poor | Jacksonville, AL |
| WBIHFull power | 66 mi | 174° S | Fair | Selma, AL |
| WCIQFull power | 67 mi | 90° E | Fair | Mount Cheaha, AL |
| WEEL-LDLow power | 68 mi | 254° WSW | Poor | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| W34FB-DLow power | 68 mi | 304° NW | Poor | Hamilton, AL |
How Pleasant Grove compares with the rest of Alabama
With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Pleasant Grove ranks 7th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.1 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 Bessemer, 6.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pleasant Grove: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 90° E, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 10 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 Pleasant Grove, AL?
ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 9.4 miles E of Pleasant Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Pleasant Grove, AL?
CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 9.5 miles E of Pleasant Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Pleasant Grove, AL?
NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles E of Pleasant Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pleasant Grove, AL?
Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 9.8 miles E of Pleasant Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Pleasant Grove, AL?
CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 9.4 miles E of Pleasant Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pleasant Grove?
35 transmitters within 70 miles of Pleasant Grove; 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 Pleasant Grove?
Point your antenna E, at about 92°. The main network towers for Pleasant Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pleasant Grove?
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 Pleasant Grove?
WABM is only 9.4 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 Pleasant Grove?
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 Pleasant Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.