TV channels & antenna towers in Riverside, Alabama

Riverside has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WGWW (ABC), 12 miles to the W.

Open Riverside in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

2,300population

Network channels in Riverside

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	12 mi	270° W	Good	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	20 mi	316° NW	Strong	Gadsden, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	35 mi	257° WSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	35 mi	257° WSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	35 mi	257° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	36 mi	256° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	36 mi	256° WSW	Good	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	36 mi	257° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	36 mi	257° WSW	Good	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	41 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL

Over-the-air TV in Riverside

Riverside, Alabama has a population of about 2,300. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Riverside, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 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 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). 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 Riverside

Point your antenna WSW, at about 257°. The main network towers for Riverside 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 35 miles west of Riverside (257° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Riverside at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Riverside

The farthest main network tower for Riverside is WABM (ABC), 36 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 Riverside

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WOIL-LDLow power	13 mi	181° S	Fair	Talladega, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	19 mi	87° E	Fair	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	24 mi	110° ESE	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	30 mi	241° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	36 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	36 mi	257° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	36 mi	257° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	36 mi	257° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	36 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	36 mi	257° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	36 mi	257° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	39 mi	255° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	48 mi	162° SSE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	54 mi	317° NW	Poor	Cullman, AL
W25FC-DLow power	65 mi	285° WNW	Poor	Jasper, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	68 mi	92° E	Poor	Carrollton, GA

How Riverside compares with the rest of Alabama

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Riverside ranks 187th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Oxford, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Riverside: 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 257° WSW, the direction of WABM (ABC), 36 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 Riverside, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Riverside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Riverside, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Riverside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Riverside, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Riverside. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Riverside, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 35 miles WSW of Riverside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Riverside, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 36 miles WSW of Riverside. Estimated signal: good.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Riverside; around 13 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 Riverside?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 257°. The main network towers for Riverside sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Riverside?

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 Riverside?

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 Riverside?

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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