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A dumb question re. local TV

JB avatar
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Does anyone know where the nearest CBS affiliate is to SoWal? Is it in PC or Pensacola?

And has anyone had any luck picking up said CBS station on the beach with a small, portable TV?

Reason I ask is I just found out the Alabama/Ole Miss game will be on CBS at 11 a.m. the Saturday I am to be down there. Horrible kickoff time for trying to fit in some beach time.

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kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#2
Does anyone know where the nearest CBS affiliate is to SoWal? Is it in PC or Pensacola?

And has anyone had any luck picking up said CBS station on the beach with a small, portable TV?

Reason I ask is I just found out the Alabama/Ole Miss game will be on CBS at 11 a.m. the Saturday I am to be down there. Horrible kickoff time for trying to fit in some beach time.

JB, you sound like me. I HAVE to be in front of a TV if Bama is going to be televised!!! Good Luck!!!!!
JC avatar
Beach Lover
#3
Does anyone know where the nearest CBS affiliate is to SoWal? Is it in PC or Pensacola?

And has anyone had any luck picking up said CBS station on the beach with a small, portable TV?

Reason I ask is I just found out the Alabama/Ole Miss game will be on CBS at 11 a.m. the Saturday I am to be down there. Horrible kickoff time for trying to fit in some beach time.
I think Dothan is the closest.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
Does anyone know where the nearest CBS affiliate is to SoWal? Is it in PC or Pensacola?

And has anyone had any luck picking up said CBS station on the beach with a small, portable TV?

Reason I ask is I just found out the Alabama/Ole Miss game will be on CBS at 11 a.m. the Saturday I am to be down there. Horrible kickoff time for trying to fit in some beach time.

WTVY CH 4 CBS, on rabbit ears, is out of Dothan AL. On MediaCom cable it is channel 3. From my pre-cable days, I think it was one of two stations which I could pick up in this area.
JB avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#5
Thanks all. I think trying to pick up a UHF station out of Dothan would be a tall order.
beachmouse avatar
Beach Fanatic
#6
It's worth a try though since CBS Dothan broadcasts at about a bazillion watts.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#7
Thanks all. I think trying to pick up a UHF station out of Dothan would be a tall order.
I think it is VHF, which is easier to pick up. Be sure to bring a set of rabbit ears and cross your fingers.
Landlocked avatar
Beach Fanatic
#8
I think it is VHF, which is easier to pick up. Be sure to bring a set of rabbit ears and cross your fingers.

And a big roll of tinfoil
ktschris avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
Just make sure to run for cover in the event of lighting!!!

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