TV channels & antenna towers in Halls, Tennessee

Halls has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WANF-LD, 15 miles to the NNW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
15 mito the closest tower
2,178population

Network channels in Halls

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWJKTFox16 18 mi109° ESE GoodJackson, TN
CWWNBJ-LDCW39.2 38 mi119° ESE WeakJackson, TN
ABCWBBJ-TVABC7 43 mi112° ESE GoodJackson, TN
ABCWATN-TVABC24 47 mi207° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
TBNWBUY-TVTrinity40 47 mi207° SSW GoodHolly Springs, MS
CWWLMTCW30 47 mi207° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
IONWPXX-TVION50 52 mi207° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
CBSWREG-TVCBS3 54 mi207° SSW GoodMemphis, TN
TLMWTME-LDTelemundo14 55 mi208° SSW PoorMemphis, TN
FOXWHBQ-TVFox13 55 mi208° SSW FairMemphis, TN
NBCWMC-TVNBC5 56 mi210° SSW FairMemphis, TN

Over-the-air TV in Halls

With roughly 2,180 residents, Halls is a small community in Tennessee. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 31 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 1 Class A, 15 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Halls, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles 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 strongest network signals here 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). 5 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 Halls

Point your antenna ESE, at about 111°. The main network towers for Halls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WATN-TV, WBUY-TV and WLMT, transmit from the same tower site about 47 miles southwest of Halls (207° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Halls at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Halls

The farthest main network tower for Halls is WBBJ-TV (ABC), 43 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WREG-TV (CBS), 54 miles southwest and WMC-TV (NBC), 56 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.

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 Halls

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WANF-LDLow power15 mi 339° NNWFairDyersburg, TN
W12DR-DLow power29 mi 167° SSEWeakJackson, TN
WYJJ-LDLow power35 mi 116° ESEWeakJackson, TN
WUWT-LDLow power44 mi 27° NNEPoorUnion City, TN
WLJT-DTFull power46 mi 105° ESEFairLexington, TN
W15EA-DClass A47 mi 207° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
WQEK-LDLow power47 mi 207° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
KPMF-LDLow power47 mi 207° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
WQEO-LDLow power47 mi 207° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
WFBI-LDLow power52 mi 207° SSWPoorSouth East Memphis, TN
WPGF-LDLow power52 mi 207° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
WTWVFull power52 mi 207° SSWGoodMemphis, TN
WWTWFull power52 mi 207° SSWGoodSenatobia, MS
WWWN-LDLow power52 mi 207° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
WDNM-LDLow power55 mi 208° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
WKNOFull power55 mi 206° SSWGoodMemphis, TN
KJBW-LDLow power56 mi 352° NPoorNew Madrid, MO
KVTJ-DTFull power66 mi 254° WSWWeakJonesboro, AR
WPED-LDLow power67 mi 203° SSWPoorMemphis, TN
K27OY-DTranslator68 mi 305° NWPoorMemphis, TN

How Halls compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Halls ranks 171st of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Halls: 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 112° ESE, the direction of WBBJ-TV (ABC), 43 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 14 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 Halls, TN?

ABC is on channel 7 from WBBJ-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles ESE of Halls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Halls, TN?

CBS is on channel 3 from WREG-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Halls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Halls, TN?

NBC is on channel 5 from WMC-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles SSW of Halls. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Halls, TN?

Fox is on channel 16 from WJKT, broadcasting from 18 miles ESE of Halls. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Halls, TN?

CW is on channel 30 from WLMT, broadcasting from 47 miles SSW of Halls. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Halls; around 14 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 Halls?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 111°. The main network towers for Halls sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Halls?

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 56 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Halls?

WREG-TV (CBS), 54 miles southwest and WMC-TV (NBC), 56 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 Halls?

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 Halls; signal estimates ignore terrain.