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TV channels & antenna towers in Troy, Alabama

Troy has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Trinity. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WSFA (NBC), 16 miles to the NW.

Open Troy in the live finder
32TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
18,853population

Network channels in Troy

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWSFANBC12 16 mi316° NW GoodMontgomery, AL
FOXWCOV-TVFox20 16 mi316° NW StrongMontgomery, AL
CWWBMMCW22 18 mi5° N GoodTuskegee, AL
TBNWMCF-TVTrinity45 43 mi342° NNW FairMontgomery, AL
FOXWDFX-TVFox34 47 mi153° SSE FairOzark, AL
CBSWAKACBS8 53 mi297° WNW GoodSelma, AL
ABCWNCFABC32 53 mi297° WNW GoodMontgomery, AL
ABCWDHNABC18 55 mi135° SE FairDothan, AL
CWWTVYCW4.3 63 mi168° SSE GoodDothan, AL
CWWRGX-LDCW23.2 63 mi168° SSE PoorDothan, AL

Over-the-air TV in Troy

Troy is a town of about 18,900 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power and 19 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Troy, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Montgomery, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Montgomery's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 32 (WNCF), CBS on channel 8 (WAKA), NBC on channel 12 (WSFA), Fox on channel 20 (WCOV-TV), CW on channel 4.3 (WTVY) and Trinity on channel 45 (WMCF-TV). 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 Troy

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Troy sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WSFA and WCOV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 16 miles northwest of Troy (316° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Troy at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Troy

The farthest main network tower for Troy is WCOV-TV (Fox), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WNCF (ABC), 53 miles northwest and WAKA (CBS), 53 miles northwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

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 Troy

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W13DT-DLow power16 mi 316° NWWeakMontgomery, AL
WIYCFull power17 mi 4° NGoodTroy, AL
WDIQFull power30 mi 235° SWFairDozier, AL
WGIQFull power32 mi 101° EGoodLouisville, AL
WETU-LDLow power41 mi 333° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
WALE-LDLow power41 mi 333° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
W26FE-DLow power42 mi 336° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
WFRZ-LDLow power43 mi 342° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
W30EL-DLow power43 mi 342° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
W32FJ-DLow power43 mi 342° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
WTMU-LDLow power43 mi 335° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
WAAO-LDLow power44 mi 222° SWPoorAndalusia, AL
WAIQFull power44 mi 335° NNWGoodMontgomery, AL
WQAP-LDLow power50 mi 328° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
WDSF-LDLow power50 mi 328° NNWPoorMontgomery, AL
WJJN-LDLow power52 mi 138° SEPoorDothan, AL
W29FJ-DLow power53 mi 140° SEPoorDothan, AL
W03BW-DLow power53 mi 140° SEPoorMidland City, AL
WGEI-LDLow power53 mi 140° SEPoorEnterprise, AL
W36EO-DLow power53 mi 25° NNEPoorAuburn, AL
WAUT-LDLow power63 mi 28° NNEPoorAuburn, AL
W16DV-DLow power70 mi 23° NNEPoorAlexander City, AL

How Troy compares with the rest of Alabama

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Troy ranks 187th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Montgomery, 43 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Troy: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 316° NW, the direction of WCOV-TV (Fox), 16 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Troy, AL?

ABC is on channel 32 from WNCF, broadcasting from 53 miles WNW of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Troy, AL?

CBS is on channel 8 from WAKA, broadcasting from 53 miles WNW of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Troy, AL?

NBC is on channel 12 from WSFA, broadcasting from 16 miles NW of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Troy, AL?

Fox is on channel 20 from WCOV-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles NW of Troy. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Troy, AL?

CW is on channel 4.3 from WTVY, broadcasting from 63 miles SSE of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Troy; around 13 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 Troy?

Point your antenna NW, at about 316°. The main network towers for Troy sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Troy?

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. Picking up ABC and CBS from up to 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Troy?

WNCF (ABC), 53 miles northwest and WAKA (CBS), 53 miles northwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Troy?

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.

TV channels in nearby Alabama cities

More: all TV stations in Alabama · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Troy; signal estimates ignore terrain.