ZIP 36701 32.4963° N  87.0574° W

TV Channels in Selma, AL

ZIP Code: 36701 • Coordinates: 32.4963°N, 87.0574°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-32 dBm · WAKA
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 11 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Rotator 152° SSE
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
WNCF
Ch. 32-1 · 720p
-34 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 32-2
NBC
WSFA
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-70 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
WAKA
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-32 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
ION Ch. 08-3
Dabl Ch. 08-9
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Newsmax2 Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-4
Quest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
West Ch. 08-7
FOX
WCOV-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 720p
-70 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
WIIQ
Ch. 41-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 41-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 41-2
World Channel Ch. 41-4
CW
WDBB
Ch. 17-2 · 720p
-73 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
WIYC
Ch. 48-2 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 48-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 48-2
Charge! Ch. 48-7
Comet TV Ch. 48-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 48-3
ION Mystery Ch. 48-4
ROAR Ch. 48-5
ION
WAKA
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-32 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
Dabl Ch. 08-9
Me-TV Ch. 08-2
Newsmax2 Ch. 08-8
QVC Ch. 08-4
Quest Ch. 08-6
True Crime Network Ch. 08-5
West Ch. 08-7
Telemundo
W35EE-D
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 05-4
HSN Ch. 05-6
Local News Live Ch. 05-2
Outlaw Ch. 05-5
SonLife Ch. 05-3
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
WAKA
SELMA, AL
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONDabl +6
-32 dBm Excellent 146° SE
#2
WAKA
SELMA, AL
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONDabl +6
-32 dBm Excellent 146° SE
#3
WNCF
MONTGOMERY, AL
 32-1 720p
ABCCW+
-34 dBm Excellent 146° SE
#4
WIIQ
DEMOPOLIS, AL
 41-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-39 dBm Excellent 259° W
#5
WAIQ
MONTGOMERY, AL
 26-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-47 dBm Excellent 100° E
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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 11 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Point 152° · SSE · Spread 108°

Towers spread 108° - rotator recommended

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

Selma, Alabama (36701) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WAKA at -32 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