TV channels & antenna towers in Alamo, Tennessee

Alamo has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJKT (Fox), 1.1 miles to the ENE.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
1.1 mito the closest tower
2,487population

Network channels in Alamo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWJKTFox16 1.1 mi67° ENE StrongJackson, TN
CWWNBJ-LDCW39.2 22 mi125° SE FairJackson, TN
ABCWBBJ-TVABC7 26 mi113° ESE GoodJackson, TN
ABCWATN-TVABC24 51 mi227° SW GoodMemphis, TN
TBNWBUY-TVTrinity40 51 mi227° SW GoodHolly Springs, MS
CWWLMTCW30 51 mi227° SW GoodMemphis, TN
IONWPXX-TVION50 56 mi225° SW FairMemphis, TN
CBSWREG-TVCBS3 58 mi224° SW FairMemphis, TN
TLMWTME-LDTelemundo14 59 mi224° SW PoorMemphis, TN
FOXWHBQ-TVFox13 59 mi224° SW WeakMemphis, TN
NBCWMC-TVNBC5 61 mi226° SW FairMemphis, TN

Over-the-air TV in Alamo

With roughly 2,490 residents, Alamo is a small community in Tennessee. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 13 full-power, 3 Class A and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 4 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 25 farther out. Seven of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Memphis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Memphis's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WBBJ-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WREG-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WMC-TV), Fox on channel 16 (WJKT), CW on channel 30 (WLMT), ION on channel 50 (WPXX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WTME-LD) and Trinity on channel 40 (WBUY-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 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 Alamo

The main network towers around Alamo are in different directions: ABC 113° ESE (26 mi) and Fox 67° ENE (1.1 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Three network stations, WATN-TV, WBUY-TV and WLMT, transmit from the same tower site about 51 miles southwest of Alamo (227° SW). 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 Alamo at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Alamo

The farthest main network tower for Alamo is WBBJ-TV (ABC), 26 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WREG-TV (CBS), 58 miles southwest and WMC-TV (NBC), 61 miles southwest, 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.

WJKT is only 1.1 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 Alamo

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WYJJ-LDLow power19 mi 121° ESEFairJackson, TN
W12DR-DLow power24 mi 203° SSWWeakJackson, TN
WANF-LDLow power29 mi 314° NWFairDyersburg, TN
WLJT-DTFull power29 mi 101° EGoodLexington, TN
WUWT-LDLow power46 mi 6° NPoorUnion City, TN
W15EA-DClass A51 mi 227° SWPoorMemphis, TN
WQEK-LDLow power51 mi 227° SWPoorMemphis, TN
KPMF-LDLow power51 mi 227° SWPoorMemphis, TN
WQEO-LDLow power51 mi 227° SWPoorMemphis, TN
WFBI-LDLow power56 mi 225° SWPoorSouth East Memphis, TN
WPGF-LDLow power56 mi 225° SWPoorMemphis, TN
WTWVFull power56 mi 225° SWFairMemphis, TN
WWTWFull power56 mi 225° SWFairSenatobia, MS
WWWN-LDLow power56 mi 225° SWPoorMemphis, TN
W32EV-DClass A57 mi 132° SEPoorAdamsville, TN
WDNM-LDLow power59 mi 224° SWPoorMemphis, TN
WKNOFull power59 mi 223° SWFairMemphis, TN
KJBW-LDLow power66 mi 339° NNWPoorNew Madrid, MO
WBII-CDClass A66 mi 183° SPoorHolly Springs, MS
WDDY-LDLow power68 mi 158° SSEPoorCorinth, MS
WPED-LDLow power69 mi 218° SWPoorMemphis, TN

How Alamo compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Alamo ranks 141st of 299 places in Tennessee: the same as the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 1.1 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

38% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Jackson, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Alamo: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 113° ESE, the direction of WBBJ-TV (ABC), 26 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 15 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 Alamo, TN?

ABC is on channel 7 from WBBJ-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles ESE of Alamo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Alamo, TN?

CBS is on channel 3 from WREG-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles SW of Alamo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Alamo, TN?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMC-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SW of Alamo. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Alamo, TN?

Fox is on channel 16 from WJKT, broadcasting from 1.1 miles ENE of Alamo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Alamo, TN?

CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 51 miles SW of Alamo. Estimated signal: good.

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

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Alamo; around 15 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 Alamo?

The main network towers around Alamo are in different directions: ABC 113° ESE (26 mi) and Fox 67° ENE (1.1 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Alamo?

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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Alamo?

WREG-TV (CBS), 58 miles southwest and WMC-TV (NBC), 61 miles southwest, 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 Alamo?

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