ZIP 35616 34.7395° N  88.0194° W

TV Channels in Cherokee, AL

ZIP Code: 35616 • Coordinates: 34.7395°N, 88.0194°W

Channels available
5 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · NEW
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 23 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 143° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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Major Network Coverage

5 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
WBBJ-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-3
Me-TV Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-5
NBC
WDDY-LD
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 05-5
Bounce TV Ch. 05-2
Defy TV Ch. 05-6
News Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
CBS
WBBJ-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Me-TV Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-5
FOX
Not Available
PBS
WMAE-TV
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-54 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Audio Ch. 12-4
Create Ch. 12-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 12-2
World Channel Ch. 12-5
CW
WHDF
Ch. 15-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 15-2
Charge! Ch. 15-4
Rewind TV Ch. 15-3
MyN
Not Available
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
Not Available
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
NEW
 4 Other -45 dBm Excellent 168° SSE
#2
WHDF
FLORENCE, AL
 15-1 1080i
CWCourt TVCharge! +1
-49 dBm Excellent 70° ENE
#3
W20DF-D
 20 Other -53 dBm Good 137° SE
#4
WMAE-TV
BOONEVILLE, MS
 12-1 1080i
PBSAudioCreate +2
-54 dBm Good 263° W
#5
WFIQ
FLORENCE, AL
 36-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-55 dBm Good 130° SE
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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 23 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 143° · SE · Spread 120°

Towers spread 120° - rotator recommended

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

Cherokee, Alabama (35616) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from NEW at -45 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