TV channels & antenna towers in Ragland, Alabama

Ragland has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTJP-TV (Trinity), 18 miles to the WNW.

Open Ragland in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

1,682population

Network channels in Ragland

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	18 mi	286° WNW	Strong	Gadsden, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	18 mi	238° WSW	Fair	Anniston, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	41 mi	245° WSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	41 mi	245° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	41 mi	245° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	42 mi	244° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	42 mi	244° WSW	Good	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	42 mi	245° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	42 mi	245° WSW	Good	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	47 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL

Over-the-air TV in Ragland

With roughly 1,680 residents, Ragland is a small community in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Ragland, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 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 (weak signal). 3 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 Ragland

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Ragland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WVTM-TV, WTBM-CD, WBRC, WIAT and WPXH-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles southwest of Ragland (245° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ragland at fair strength or better, 88% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Ragland

The farthest main network tower for Ragland is WABM (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Ragland

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WEAC-CDClass A	18 mi	117° ESE	Fair	Jacksonville, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	23 mi	187° S	Fair	Talladega, AL
WCIQFull power	27 mi	132° SE	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	38 mi	231° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	42 mi	244° WSW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	42 mi	245° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	42 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	42 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	42 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	42 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	42 mi	245° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	45 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	49 mi	307° NW	Poor	Cullman, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	57 mi	167° SSE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
W25FC-DLow power	66 mi	276° W	Poor	Jasper, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	67 mi	100° E	Poor	Carrollton, GA

How Ragland compares with the rest of Alabama

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Ragland ranks 220th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

43% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Anniston, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Ragland: step by step

Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
Point it toward 245° WSW, the direction of WABM (ABC), 42 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 12 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 Ragland, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Ragland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Ragland, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Ragland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Ragland, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles WSW of Ragland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Ragland, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 41 miles WSW of Ragland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Ragland, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Ragland. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Ragland; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Ragland?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 245°. The main network towers for Ragland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Ragland?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ragland?

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 Ragland?

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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