TV channels & antenna towers in Shoal Creek, Alabama

Shoal Creek has 33 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 WOTM-LD, 3.7 miles to the SW.

Open Shoal Creek in the live finder

33TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

3.7 mito the closest tower

1,400population

Network channels in Shoal Creek

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	11 mi	291° WNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	12 mi	290° WNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	12 mi	290° WNW	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	12 mi	288° WNW	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	12 mi	288° WNW	Strong	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	12 mi	288° WNW	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	12 mi	288° WNW	Strong	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	16 mi	273° W	Fair	Birmingham, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	16 mi	42° NE	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	28 mi	19° NNE	Good	Gadsden, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	47 mi	274° W	Good	Bessemer, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	63 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Selma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek, Alabama has a population of about 1,400. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 10 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 14 at good or strong strength.

19 of them are within 25 miles of Shoal Creek, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles 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 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 (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 Shoal Creek

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Shoal Creek 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 11 miles west of Shoal Creek (291° WNW). 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 Shoal Creek at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Shoal Creek

The farthest main network tower for Shoal Creek is WABM (ABC), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WBRC is only 12 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 Shoal Creek

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WOTM-LDLow power	3.7 mi	232° SW	Good	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	12 mi	288° WNW	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	12 mi	288° WNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	12 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	12 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	12 mi	288° WNW	Good	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	12 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	12 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	14 mi	278° W	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	23 mi	93° E	Fair	Talladega, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	45 mi	73° ENE	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	46 mi	85° E	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WSESFull power	47 mi	274° W	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W25FC-DLow power	49 mi	306° NW	Poor	Jasper, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	51 mi	131° SE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	53 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Cullman, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	53 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	56 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	56 mi	250° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	58 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Berry, AL
WBIHFull power	63 mi	192° SSW	Fair	Selma, AL

How Shoal Creek compares with the rest of Alabama

With 24 stations at fair strength or better, Shoal Creek ranks 7th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Mountain Brook, 9.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Shoal Creek: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 288° WNW, the direction of WABM (ABC), 12 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 Shoal Creek, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Shoal Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Shoal Creek, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Shoal Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Shoal Creek, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles WNW of Shoal Creek. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Shoal Creek, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Shoal Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Shoal Creek, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Shoal Creek. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Shoal Creek?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Shoal Creek; 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 Shoal Creek?

Point your antenna WNW, at about 289°. The main network towers for Shoal Creek sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Shoal Creek?

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 Shoal Creek?

WBRC is only 12 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 Shoal Creek?

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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