ZIP 35224 33.5277° N  86.9452° W

TV Channels in Birmingham, AL

ZIP Code: 35224 • Coordinates: 33.5277°N, 86.9452°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · WDBB
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 268° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 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
WDBB
Ch. 17-2 · 720p
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 17-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 33-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 33-1
Start TV Ch. 33-3
NBC
WVTM-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-63 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
WIAT
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 21-1
Grit Ch. 42-3
ION Mystery Ch. 42-2
ION Plus Ch. 42-4
FOX
WBRC
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-63 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
WBIQ
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 10-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-2
World Channel Ch. 10-4
CW
WDBB
Ch. 17-2 · 720p
-31 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
-60 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
WPXH-TV
Ch. 44-2 · 720p
-66 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 44-2
Laff Ch. 44-3
Busted Ch. 44-5
Game Show Central Ch. 44-6
HSN Ch. 44-7
Me-TV Toons Ch. 44-4
QVC Ch. 44-8
QVC2 Ch. 44-9
Telemundo
WJMY-CD
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 24-4
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 24-6
Outlaw Ch. 24-5
SonLife Ch. 24-3
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
WDBB
BESSEMER, AL
 17-2 720p
ABCCWCatchy Comedy +2
-31 dBm Excellent 263° W
#2
WDBB
BESSEMER, AL
 17-2 720p
ABCCWCatchy Comedy +2
-31 dBm Excellent 263° W
#3
WSES
 36 Other -33 dBm Excellent 263° W
#4
NEW
 4 Other -44 dBm Excellent 299° WNW
#5
W25FC-D
JASPER, AL
 16-1 480i (w)
ReligiousReligious
-48 dBm Excellent 317° NW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 268° · W · Spread 49°

Towers within 49° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama (35224) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDBB at -31 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