ZIP 35143 33.0902° N  86.5561° W

TV Channels in Shelby, AL

ZIP Code: 35143 • Coordinates: 33.0902°N, 86.5561°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WBIH
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 6 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 204° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WNCF
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 32-2
NBC
WVTM-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-69 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 21-3
GET Ch. 13-5
Me-TV Ch. 13-2
Story Television Ch. 13-3
CBS
WAKA
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 08-3
Dabl Ch. 08-9
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Newsmax2 Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-4
Quest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
West Ch. 08-7
FOX
WBRC
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 06-5
Bounce TV Ch. 06-2
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 06-3
Oxygen Ch. 06-4
Quest Ch. 06-6
ROAR Ch. 21-4
PBS
WAIQ
Ch. 26-1 · 1080i
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 26-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 26-2
World Channel Ch. 26-4
CW
WDBB
Ch. 17-2 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 17-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 33-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 33-1
Start TV Ch. 33-3
MyN
WABM
Ch. 68-2 · 720p
-68 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 68-2
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
Charge! Ch. 68-4
Weather Ch. 68-3
ION
WAKA
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
Dabl Ch. 08-9
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Newsmax2 Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-4
Quest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
West Ch. 08-7
Telemundo
WBXM-CD
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 05-4
HSN Ch. 05-6
Local News Live Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-5
SonLife Ch. 05-3
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBIH
SELMA, AL
 29-4 480i (w)
ION MysteryInfomercialsJewelry TV +3
-35 dBm Excellent 204° SSW
#2
WAKA
SELMA, AL
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONDabl +6
-39 dBm Excellent 191° S
#3
WAKA
SELMA, AL
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONDabl +6
-39 dBm Excellent 191° S
#4
WNCF
MONTGOMERY, AL
 32-1 720p
ABCCW+
-41 dBm Excellent 191° S
#5
WDBB
BESSEMER, AL
 17-2 720p
ABCCWCatchy Comedy +2
-43 dBm Excellent 298° WNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 6 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 204° · SSW · Spread 94°

Towers spread 94° - rotator recommended

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 4 dB
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About TV Reception in Shelby

Shelby, Alabama (35143) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBIH at -35 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely