ZIP 36861 32.8909° N  85.8492° W

TV Channels in Jacksons Gap, AL

ZIP Code: 36861 • Coordinates: 32.8909°N, 85.8492°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-39 dBm · WCOV-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 206° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 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
-45 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CW+ Ch. 32-2
NBC
WSFA
Ch. 12-1 · 1080i
-45 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
-43 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
-39 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
WJSP-TV
Ch. 28-1 · 1080i
-46 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 28-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 28-4
World Channel Ch. 28-3
CW
WIAT
Ch. 42-1 · 1080i
-67 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
WIYC
Ch. 48-2 · 1080i
-44 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
-43 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
WBXM-CD
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-65 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
WCOV-TV
MONTGOMERY, AL
 20-1 720p
FOXAntenna TVBusted +2
-39 dBm Excellent 196° SSW
#2
WAKA
SELMA, AL
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONDabl +6
-43 dBm Excellent 227° SW
#3
WAKA
SELMA, AL
 08-1 1080i
CBSIONDabl +6
-43 dBm Excellent 227° SW
#4
WIYC
TROY, AL
 48-2 1080i
MyNCOZI TVCatchy Comedy +5
-44 dBm Excellent 186° S
#5
WSFA
MONTGOMERY, AL
 12-1 1080i
NBCGrit365BLK +3
-45 dBm Excellent 196° SSW
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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 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 206° · SSW · Spread 21°

Towers clustered within 21°

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

Jacksons Gap, Alabama (36861) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCOV-TV at -39 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