TV channels & antenna towers in Weaver, Alabama

Weaver has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEAC-CD, 9.6 miles to the SSW.

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29TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

9.6 mito the closest tower

3,091population

Network channels in Weaver

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	36 mi	254° WSW	Fair	Anniston, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	37 mi	277° W	Good	Gadsden, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	59 mi	253° WSW	Fair	Birmingham, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	60 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	60 mi	253° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	60 mi	252° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	60 mi	252° WSW	Fair	Hoover, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	60 mi	252° WSW	Good	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	60 mi	252° WSW	Good	Homewood, AL
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	65 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL

Over-the-air TV in Weaver

Weaver is a town of about 3,090 people in Alabama. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 13 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (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 Weaver

Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Weaver 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 59 miles west of Weaver (253° WSW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Weaver at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.

WABM (ABC), WIAT (CBS) and WVTM-TV (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Weaver. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Weaver

The farthest main network tower for Weaver is WABM (ABC), 60 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Weaver

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	9.6 mi	201° SSW	Good	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	18 mi	180° S	Good	Mount Cheaha, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	33 mi	224° SW	Weak	Talladega, AL
W23EV-DTranslator	47 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Carrollton, GA
WKSY-LDLow power	53 mi	57° ENE	Poor	Rome, GA
WOTM-LDLow power	55 mi	244° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	56 mi	188° S	Poor	Alexander City, AL
WVUAFull power	60 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WBIQFull power	60 mi	252° WSW	Weak	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	60 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	60 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	60 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	60 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	60 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
W18ET-DLow power	63 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Birmingham, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	66 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Cullman, AL
WCAC-LDLow power	66 mi	137° SE	Poor	Lagrange, GA
WCGZ-LDLow power	67 mi	137° SE	Poor	Lanett, AL
W22EC-DLow power	67 mi	137° SE	Poor	La Grange, GA

How Weaver compares with the rest of Alabama

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Weaver ranks 257th of 314 places in Alabama: fewer than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Anniston, 6.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Weaver: 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 252° WSW, the direction of WABM (ABC), 60 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 10 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 Weaver, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Weaver. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Weaver, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Weaver. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Weaver, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles WSW of Weaver. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Weaver, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Weaver. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Weaver, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 60 miles WSW of Weaver. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Weaver; around 10 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 Weaver?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 252°. The main network towers for Weaver sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Weaver?

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 Weaver?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Weaver?

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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