Antenna TV channels in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)
14 stations broadcast free TV around Huntsville-Decatur (Florence), carrying 28 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 65% of people in the Huntsville-Decatur (Florence) market; about 32% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 3% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 29 free channels from 11 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 88% | 68% |
| CBS | 90% | 68% |
| NBC | 84% | 67% |
| FOX | 89% | 68% |
| PBS | 92% | 76% |
| The CW | 95% | 68% |
| Univision | 0% | 0% |
| Telemundo | 0% | 0% |
Share of the market's 1,249k people, across its 154 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville ZIP 35808 | Indoor likely | east-northeast (71°) | 29 |
| Madison ZIP 35758 | Indoor likely | east (85°) | 31 |
| Decatur ZIP 35601 | Indoor likely | east-northeast (69°) | 32 |
| Florence ZIP 35630 | Roof | east (95°, most) | 25 |
| Athens ZIP 35611 | Indoor likely | east (100°) | 31 |
| Albertville ZIP 35950 | Indoor likely | north-northwest (332°) | 55 |
| Muscle Shoals ZIP 35661 | Roof | east (91°, most) | 29 |
| Hartselle ZIP 35640 | Indoor likely | northeast (49°) | 49 |
| Scottsboro ZIP 35769 | Roof | west-northwest (286°) | 21 |
| Fort Payne ZIP 35967 | Spotty | – | 1 |
| Lawrenceburg ZIP 38464 | Roof | southeast (128°, most) | 34 |
| Russellville ZIP 35653 | Indoor likely | north-northwest (330°) | 5 |
| Boaz ZIP 35957 | Attic or outdoor | north-northwest (330°) | 32 |
| Winchester ZIP 37398 | Roof | southwest (217°) | 32 |
| Sheffield ZIP 35660 | Roof | east (91°, most) | 28 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 19.1 | WHNT-TV |
 NBC | 48.1 | WAFF |
 ABC | 31.1 | WAAY-TV |
 FOX | 54.1 | WZDX |
 PBS | 25.1 also 36.1 | WHIQ |
 The CW | 15.1 also 19.2 | WHDF |
The best TV antenna for Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. Across most of the area an indoor antenna is likely enough (about 65% of people, by our estimate); farther out, use an attic or roof antenna.
- 4 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (WHDF), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Madison, Decatur, Athens and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (WZDX, WAAY-TV, WHNT-TV, WHIQ and others). From the largest towns around Huntsville-Decatur (Florence):
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | east (82°) | 13 mi |
| Decatur, AL | east-northeast (66°) | 28 mi |
| Athens, AL | east (97°) | 24 mi |
| Albertville, AL | north-northwest (331°) | 38 mi |
| Scottsboro, AL | west-northwest (283°) | 28 mi |
| Winchester, TN | southwest (218°) | 39 mi |
| Arab, AL | north (356°) | 28 mi |
| Fayetteville, TN | south (177°) | 29 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: WAFF (2 mi away), WHDF (39 mi away), WFIQ (72 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Huntsville-Decatur (Florence) TV towers are
Map of 9 tower sites around Huntsville-Decatur (Florence). The list below has every site.
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5 stations · 9 mi east-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 8 mi east of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi east-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi east-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 10 mi north-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 34 mi northwest of the centre
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1 station · 63 mi west of the centre
Every Huntsville-Decatur (Florence) station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (7)
- WHDF Florence, AL · VHF
- 15.1 The CW
- 15.2 Court TV → Outlaw
- 15.3 Rewind TV
- 15.4 Charge!
- WHNT-TV Huntsville, AL · UHF
- 19.1 CBS
- 19.2 The CW
- 19.3 Antenna TV
- WHIQ Huntsville, AL · UHF
- 25.1 PBS
- 25.5 Huntsville ETV
- WAAY-TV Huntsville, AL · UHF
- 31.1 ABC
- 31.2 Ion
- 31.3 Dabl
- 31.4 QVC
- 31.5 Heroes & Icons
- 31.6 Local weather
- 31.7 Catchy Comedy
- 31.8 MeTV Toons
- WFIQ Florence, AL · UHF
- 36.1 PBS
- WAFF Huntsville, AL · UHF
- 48.1 NBC
- WZDX Huntsville, AL · UHF
- 54.1 Fox
- 54.2 Independent with MyNetworkTV
- 54.3 MeTV
- 54.4 Ion Mystery
- 54.5 True Crime Network
- 54.6 Quest
- 54.7 The Nest
- 54.8 Nosey
- 54.9 Comet
Class A (2)
Low power (5)
- W20DF-D Russellville, AL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WHVD-LD Huntsville, AL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WNAL-LD Huntsville, AL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WTHV-LD Huntsville, AL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- WYAM-LD Priceville, AL · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)
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What local channels can I get with an antenna in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)?
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Which way should I point my antenna in Huntsville-Decatur (Florence)?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- WAFF · facility 591 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 137 kW · HAAT 576 m · licensed 2020-04-06
- WTHV-LD · facility 10593 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-09-08
- WHVD-LD · facility 989 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-12-10
- WZDX · facility 28119 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 522 kW · HAAT 525.3 m · licensed 2020-03-26
- WAAY-TV · facility 57292 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 356 kW · HAAT 538.3 m · licensed 2021-10-14
- W34EY-D · facility 67020 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-08-07
- WNAL-LD · facility 67953 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-02-04
- WHNT-TV · facility 48693 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 250 kW · HAAT 531 m · licensed 2012-03-22 · newer construction permit granted
- WHIQ · facility 713 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 396 kW · HAAT 345.6 m · licensed 2023-09-07
- WTZT-CD · facility 3086 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-03-19 · newer construction permit granted
- WYAM-LD · facility 17351 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 12.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-01-13
- WHDF · facility 65128 · RF 2 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 21 kW · HAAT 431 m · licensed 2019-04-17
- W20DF-D · facility 68908 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2016-02-18
- WFIQ · facility 715 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 418.8 kW · HAAT 208.3 m · licensed 2023-09-07
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out