TV channels & antenna towers in Talladega, Alabama

Talladega has 31 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 WOIL-LD, 6.1 miles to the WSW.

Open Talladega in the live finder

31TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

6.1 mito the closest tower

15,709population

Network channels in Talladega

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	21 mi	303° WNW	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	33 mi	323° NW	Good	Gadsden, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	40 mi	276° W	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	40 mi	275° W	Weak	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	40 mi	275° W	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	40 mi	275° W	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	40 mi	275° W	Good	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	41 mi	275° W	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	41 mi	275° W	Good	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	45 mi	271° W	Poor	Birmingham, AL

Over-the-air TV in Talladega

Talladega is a city of about 15,700 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 31 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 15 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 8 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Talladega, 19 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 8 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 Talladega

Point your antenna W, at about 275°. The main network towers for Talladega 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 40 miles west of Talladega (276° W). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Talladega at fair strength or better, 75% 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 Talladega, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Talladega

The farthest main network tower for Talladega is WABM (ABC), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Talladega

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	6.1 mi	254° WSW	Good	Talladega, AL
WCIQFull power	17 mi	79° ENE	Good	Mount Cheaha, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	19 mi	46° NE	Fair	Jacksonville, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	32 mi	265° W	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	35 mi	164° SSE	Weak	Alexander City, AL
WVUAFull power	40 mi	275° W	Fair	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	41 mi	275° W	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	41 mi	275° W	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	41 mi	275° W	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	41 mi	275° W	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	41 mi	275° W	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	41 mi	275° W	Weak	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	43 mi	272° W	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DV-DLow power	60 mi	144° SE	Poor	Alexander City, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	63 mi	82° E	Poor	Carrollton, GA
WCQT-LDLow power	66 mi	320° NW	Poor	Cullman, AL
WQMK-LDLow power	67 mi	135° SE	Poor	Cusseta, AL
WAUT-LDLow power	68 mi	146° SSE	Poor	Auburn, AL
WCAC-LDLow power	68 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Lagrange, GA
WCGZ-LDLow power	68 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Lanett, AL
W22EC-DLow power	68 mi	113° ESE	Poor	La Grange, GA

How Talladega compares with the rest of Alabama

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Talladega ranks 220th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 21 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 Vestavia Hills, 39 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Talladega: 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 275° W, the direction of WABM (ABC), 41 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 Talladega, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Talladega. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Talladega, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 40 miles W of Talladega. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Talladega, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 40 miles W of Talladega. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Talladega, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 40 miles W of Talladega. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Talladega, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 41 miles W of Talladega. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Talladega; 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 Talladega?

Point your antenna W, at about 275°. The main network towers for Talladega sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Talladega?

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 Talladega?

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 Talladega?

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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