TV Channels in Decatur, AL
ZIP Code: 35603 • Coordinates: 34.5355°N, 86.9712°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WHDF
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 319° NW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WABM
Ch. 68-2 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 21-2
MyN Ch. 68-1
Charge! Ch. 68-4
Weather Ch. 68-3
NBC
WVTM-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 1080i
-70 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
WHNT-TV
Ch. 19-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 19-3
FOX
WZDX
Ch. 54-1 · 720p
-73 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 54-2
Comet TV Ch. 54-9
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
Me-TV Ch. 54-3
Nosey Ch. 54-8
Quest Ch. 54-6
The Nest Ch. 54-7
True Crime Network Ch. 54-5
PBS
WFIQ
Ch. 36-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 36-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 36-2
World Channel Ch. 36-4
CW
WHDF
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 15-2
Charge! Ch. 15-4
Rewind TV Ch. 15-3
MyN
WABM
Ch. 68-2 · 720p
-72 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
WAAY-TV
Ch. 31-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 31-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 31-7
Dabl Ch. 31-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 31-5
Me-TV Toons Ch. 31-8
QVC Ch. 31-4
Weather Ch. 31-6
Telemundo
WTHV-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-89 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 29-3
Defy TV Ch. 29-2
Outlaw Ch. 29-4
Univision
Not Available
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WHDF FLORENCE, AL | 15-1 1080i | CWCourt TVCharge! +1 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 344° NNW |
| #2 | NEW | 4 | Other | -45 dBm | Excellent | 228° SW |
| #3 | WYAM-LD PRICEVILLE, AL | 51-3 480i (w) | AudioThis TV | -47 dBm | Excellent | 57° ENE |
| #4 | W20DF-D | 20 | Other | -55 dBm | Good | 267° W |
| #5 | WFIQ FLORENCE, AL | 36-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -59 dBm | Good | 274° W |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 98° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Decatur
Decatur, Alabama (35603) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WHDF at -42 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