TV channels & antenna towers in Tuscumbia, Alabama
Tuscumbia has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WFIQ, 12 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Tuscumbia
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWHDFCW | 15 | 37 mi | 60° ENE | Fair | Florence, AL |
| NBCWAFFNBC | 48 | 66 mi | 91° E | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
| TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo | 29 | 66 mi | 91° E | Poor | Huntsville, AL |
| FOXWZDXFox | 54 | 66 mi | 89° E | Good | Huntsville, AL |
| ABCWAAY-TVABC | 31 | 66 mi | 89° E | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
| CBSWHNT-TVCBS | 19 | 66 mi | 89° E | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
Over-the-air TV in Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia is a town of about 8,470 people in Alabama. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 8 full-power, 5 Class A and 12 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Tuscumbia, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Huntsville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Huntsville's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 31 (WAAY-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WHNT-TV), NBC on channel 48 (WAFF), Fox on channel 54 (WZDX), CW on channel 15 (WHDF) and Telemundo on channel 29 (WTHV-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very 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 Tuscumbia
Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Tuscumbia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WAFF, WZDX, WAAY-TV and WHNT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 66 miles east of Tuscumbia (91° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Tuscumbia at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
WZDX (Fox) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Tuscumbia. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Tuscumbia
The farthest main network tower for Tuscumbia is WHNT-TV (CBS), 66 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WFIQ 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 Tuscumbia
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFIQFull power | 12 mi | 204° SSW | Strong | Florence, AL |
| W20DF-DLow power | 16 mi | 189° S | Fair | Russellville, AL |
| W33EB-DLow power | 39 mi | 329° NNW | Weak | Olive Hill, TN |
| WYAM-LDLow power | 46 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Priceville, AL |
| W34FB-DLow power | 50 mi | 197° SSW | Poor | Hamilton, AL |
| W32EV-DClass A | 51 mi | 313° NW | Poor | Adamsville, TN |
| WTZT-CDClass A | 55 mi | 83° E | Poor | Athens, AL |
| WDDY-LDLow power | 55 mi | 280° W | Poor | Corinth, MS |
| W24EP-DClass A | 56 mi | 214° SW | Poor | Fulton, MS |
| WMAE-TVFull power | 60 mi | 266° W | Poor | Booneville, MS |
| WHBH-CDClass A | 60 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Booneville, MS |
| WCQT-LDLow power | 62 mi | 128° SE | Poor | Cullman, AL |
| W25FC-DLow power | 65 mi | 160° SSE | Poor | Jasper, AL |
| WHVD-LDLow power | 66 mi | 89° E | Poor | Huntsville, AL |
| W34EY-DClass A | 66 mi | 89° E | Poor | Huntsville, AL |
| WNAL-LDLow power | 66 mi | 89° E | Poor | Huntsville, AL |
| WHIQFull power | 67 mi | 89° E | Weak | Huntsville, AL |
| W14EQ-DLow power | 67 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Tupelo, MS |
| W21EC-DLow power | 70 mi | 241° WSW | Poor | Tupelo, MS |
How Tuscumbia compares with the rest of Alabama
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Tuscumbia ranks 291st of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 37 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 Florence, 5.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Tuscumbia: 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 89° E, the direction of WHNT-TV (CBS), 66 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 7 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 Tuscumbia, AL?
ABC is on channel 31 from WAAY-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles E of Tuscumbia. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Tuscumbia, AL?
CBS is on channel 19 from WHNT-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles E of Tuscumbia. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Tuscumbia, AL?
NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 66 miles E of Tuscumbia. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Tuscumbia, AL?
Fox is on channel 54 from WZDX, broadcasting from 66 miles E of Tuscumbia. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Tuscumbia, AL?
CW is on channel 15 from WHDF, broadcasting from 37 miles ENE of Tuscumbia. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Tuscumbia?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Tuscumbia; around 7 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 Tuscumbia?
Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Tuscumbia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Tuscumbia?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Tuscumbia?
WFIQ 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 Tuscumbia?
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
- Muscle Shoals2.2 mi
- Sheffield2.4 mi
- Florence5.0 mi
- East Florence6.2 mi
- Cherokee15 mi
- Russellville16 mi
- Town Creek17 mi
- Rogersville24 mi
- Moulton29 mi
- Red Bay32 mi
- Hackleburg32 mi
- Haleyville35 mi
- Danville41 mi
- Athens42 mi
- Decatur42 mi
- Hamilton44 mi
- Double Springs44 mi
- Hartselle48 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Loretto, TN28 mi
- Iuka, MS28 mi
- Waynesboro, TN41 mi
- Lawrenceburg, TN41 mi
- Savannah, TN46 mi
- Corinth, MS49 mi
More: all TV stations in Alabama · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Tuscumbia; signal estimates ignore terrain.