TV channels & antenna towers in Washington Street Courthouse Annex, Alabama
Washington Street Courthouse Annex has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTZT-CD, 13 miles to the E.
Network channels in Washington Street Courthouse Annex
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWHDFCW | 15 | 17 mi | 326° NNW | Fair | Florence, AL |
| FOXWZDXFox | 54 | 25 mi | 100° E | Good | Huntsville, AL |
| ABCWAAY-TVABC | 31 | 25 mi | 100° E | Good | Huntsville, AL |
| CBSWHNT-TVCBS | 19 | 25 mi | 100° E | Good | Huntsville, AL |
| NBCWAFFNBC | 48 | 26 mi | 104° ESE | Good | Huntsville, AL |
| TLMWTHV-LDTelemundo | 29 | 26 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
Over-the-air TV in Washington Street Courthouse Annex
Washington Street Courthouse Annex is in Alabama. Our map shows 18 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 7 full-power, 2 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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 (fair signal). 2 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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex
Point your antenna E, at about 101°. The main network towers for Washington Street Courthouse Annex sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WZDX, WAAY-TV, WHNT-TV and WAFF, transmit from the same tower site about 25 miles east of Washington Street Courthouse Annex (100° 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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Washington Street Courthouse Annex, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Washington Street Courthouse Annex
The farthest main network tower for Washington Street Courthouse Annex is WAFF (NBC), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTZT-CDClass A | 13 mi | 85° E | Fair | Athens, AL |
| WYAM-LDLow power | 17 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Priceville, AL |
| WHVD-LDLow power | 25 mi | 100° E | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
| W34EY-DClass A | 25 mi | 100° E | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
| WNAL-LDLow power | 25 mi | 100° E | Fair | Huntsville, AL |
| WHIQFull power | 26 mi | 100° E | Good | Huntsville, AL |
| WCQT-LDLow power | 44 mi | 170° S | Poor | Cullman, AL |
| WFIQFull power | 49 mi | 252° WSW | Fair | Florence, AL |
| W20DF-DLow power | 49 mi | 245° WSW | Poor | Russellville, AL |
| WFET-LDLow power | 57 mi | 3° N | Poor | Columbia, TN |
| W33EB-DLow power | 67 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Olive Hill, TN |
| W25FC-DLow power | 69 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Jasper, AL |
How Washington Street Courthouse Annex compares with the rest of Alabama
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Washington Street Courthouse Annex ranks 187th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Athens, 0.0 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Washington Street Courthouse Annex: 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 104° ESE, the direction of WAFF (NBC), 26 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 13 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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex, AL?
ABC is on channel 31 from WAAY-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Washington Street Courthouse Annex. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Washington Street Courthouse Annex, AL?
CBS is on channel 19 from WHNT-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Washington Street Courthouse Annex. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Washington Street Courthouse Annex, AL?
NBC is on channel 48 from WAFF, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Washington Street Courthouse Annex. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Washington Street Courthouse Annex, AL?
Fox is on channel 54 from WZDX, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Washington Street Courthouse Annex. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Washington Street Courthouse Annex, AL?
CW is on channel 15 from WHDF, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Washington Street Courthouse Annex. Estimated signal: fair.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Washington Street Courthouse Annex?
18 transmitters within 70 miles of Washington Street Courthouse Annex; around 13 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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex?
Point your antenna E, at about 101°. The main network towers for Washington Street Courthouse Annex sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Washington Street Courthouse Annex?
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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex?
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 Washington Street Courthouse Annex?
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
- Athens0.0 mi
- Harvest13 mi
- Decatur14 mi
- Madison15 mi
- Rogersville18 mi
- Huntsville23 mi
- Meridianville23 mi
- Hartselle25 mi
- Moores Mill26 mi
- Town Creek26 mi
- Danville28 mi
- Moulton29 mi
- New Hope38 mi
- East Florence38 mi
- Muscle Shoals40 mi
- Florence40 mi
- Sheffield41 mi
- Tuscumbia42 mi
- Arab43 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Alabama · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Washington Street Courthouse Annex; signal estimates ignore terrain.