TV channels & antenna towers in Southside, Alabama

Southside has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEAC-CD, 23 miles to the SSE.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

23 mito the closest tower

8,572population

Network channels in Southside

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	26 mi	253° WSW	Strong	Gadsden, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	32 mi	226° SW	Fair	Anniston, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	54 mi	236° SW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	54 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	54 mi	236° SW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	54 mi	236° SW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	54 mi	236° SW	Fair	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	54 mi	236° SW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	54 mi	236° SW	Good	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	60 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
NBCWAFFNBC	48	62 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo	29	62 mi	332° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
FOXWZDXFox	54	63 mi	333° NNW	Good	Huntsville, AL
ABCWAAY-TVABC	31	63 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
CBSWHNT-TVCBS	19	63 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL

Over-the-air TV in Southside

Southside is a town of about 8,570 people in Alabama. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 4 Class A, 14 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Southside, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 31 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 15 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 48 (WAFF), 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 (very weak 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 Southside

The main network towers around Southside are in different directions: ABC 236° SW (54 mi), CBS 236° SW (54 mi), NBC 332° NNW (62 mi) and Fox 236° SW (54 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Seven network stations, WVTM-TV, WTBM-CD, WBRC, WIAT and WPXH-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles southwest of Southside (236° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 12 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Southside at fair strength or better, 58% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Southside

The farthest main network tower for Southside is WAFF (NBC), 62 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Southside

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	23 mi	157° SSE	Fair	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	33 mi	158° SSE	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	37 mi	197° SSW	Poor	Talladega, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	50 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Cullman, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	52 mi	225° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	54 mi	236° SW	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	54 mi	236° SW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	54 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	54 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	54 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	54 mi	236° SW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	55 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	57 mi	236° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WKSY-LDLow power	59 mi	74° ENE	Poor	Rome, GA
W23EV-DTranslator	63 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Carrollton, GA
WHIQFull power	63 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Huntsville, AL
WHVD-LDLow power	63 mi	333° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
W34EY-DClass A	63 mi	333° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WNAL-LDLow power	63 mi	333° NNW	Poor	Huntsville, AL
WYAM-LDLow power	67 mi	311° NW	Poor	Priceville, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	68 mi	176° S	Poor	Alexander City, AL

How Southside compares with the rest of Alabama

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Southside ranks 143rd of 314 places in Alabama: the same as the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

28% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Gadsden, 6.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Southside: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 332° NNW, the direction of WAFF (NBC), 62 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 16 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 Southside, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 54 miles SW of Southside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Southside, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 54 miles SW of Southside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Southside, AL?

NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 62 miles NNW of Southside. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Southside, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 54 miles SW of Southside. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Southside, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 54 miles SW of Southside. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Southside; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Southside?

What kind of antenna do I need in Southside?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 96° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Southside?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Southside?

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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