ZIP 36005 31.8876° N  85.7360° W

TV Channels in Banks, AL

ZIP Code: 36005 • Coordinates: 31.8876°N, 85.7360°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-31 dBm · WCOV-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 9 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
-44 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 32-2
NBC
WSFA
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-34 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 12-4
365BLK Ch. 12-5
Bounce TV Ch. 12-2
Gulf Coast SEN Ch. 12-3
Oxygen Ch. 12-6
CBS
WTVY
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 04-2
365BLK Ch. 04-7
ION Plus Ch. 04-6
Me-TV Ch. 04-2
Peachtree Sports Network Ch. 04-5
FOX
WCOV-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-31 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 20-2
Busted Ch. 20-4
Defy TV Ch. 20-5
Weather Ch. 20-3
PBS
WDIQ
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 02-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 02-2
World Channel Ch. 02-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
WTVY
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-38 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-1
365BLK Ch. 04-7
ION Plus Ch. 04-6
Me-TV Ch. 04-2
Peachtree Sports Network Ch. 04-5
ION
WRBL
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 03-1
Laff Ch. 03-4
Busted Ch. 03-2
Telemundo
WRGX-LD
Ch. 23-1 · 1080i
-58 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 23-1
CW+ Ch. 23-2
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
WCOV-TV
MONTGOMERY, AL
 20-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBusted +2
-31 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#2
WSFA
MONTGOMERY, AL
 12-1 1080i
NBCGrit365BLK +3
-34 dBm Excellent 284° WNW
#3
WTVY
DOTHAN, AL
 04-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +3
-38 dBm Excellent 180° S
#4
WTVY
DOTHAN, AL
 04-1 1080i
CBSMyN365BLK +3
-38 dBm Excellent 180° S
#5
WRBL
COLUMBUS, GA
 03-1 1080i
CBSIONLaff +1
-40 dBm Excellent 61° ENE
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 9 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (165°)

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Banks

Banks, Alabama (36005) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCOV-TV 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