TV Channels in Southside, AL
ZIP Code: 35901 • Coordinates: 34.0476°N, 85.9333°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-66 dBm · WVUA
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 234° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 6 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
-75 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
-73 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
-75 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
-78 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
WCIQ
Ch. 07-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 07-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 07-2
World Channel Ch. 07-4
CW
WIAT
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-75 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 42-1
Grit Ch. 42-3
ION Mystery Ch. 42-2
ION Plus Ch. 42-4
MyN
WABM
Ch. 68-2 · 720p
-75 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
-81 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
WTBM-CD
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-94 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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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 | WVUA TUSCALOOSA, AL | 23-4 480i | AudioCOZI TVMovieSphere Gold +1 | -66 dBm | Fair | 232° SW |
| #2 | WTJP-TV GADSDEN, AL | 60-4 480i | InfomercialsMerit TVPositiv +2 | -72 dBm | Fair | 242° WSW |
| #3 | WVTM-TV BIRMINGHAM, AL | 13-1 1080i | NBCComet TVGET +2 | -73 dBm | Fair | 232° SW |
| #4 | WNHT-LD Birmingham, AL | 09-3 480i (w) | AWE PlusAudioNewsmax2 +1 | -74 dBm | Fair | 232° SW |
| #5 | WABM BIRMINGHAM, AL | 68-2 720p | ABCAntenna TVMyN +2 | -75 dBm | Poor | 232° SW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 7°
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Southside
Southside, Alabama (35901) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WVUA at -66 dBm, rated as "Fair" 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