You can get 25 free channels in ZIP 38042 (Bolivar, TN)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 38042 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 11 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: W (276°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing W (276°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 38042
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | ABC | WATN-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 37.1 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | WBBJ-TV Jackson, TN · Full Power | 41.8 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | CBS | WREG-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 39.3 mi | W (273°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | NBC | WMC-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 42.3 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | FOX | WHBQ-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 40.1 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | PBS | WKNO Memphis, TN · Full Power | 38.7 mi | W (270°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | WMAE-TV Booneville, MS · Full Power | 40.1 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 30 | CW | WLMT Memphis, TN · Full Power | 37.1 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 50 | ION | WPXX-TV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 38.5 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 34 | Local / LPTV | WWTW Senatobia, MS · Full Power | 38.6 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 14 | Religious | WTWV Memphis, TN · Full Power | 38.6 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 16 | FOX | WJKT Jackson, TN · Full Power | 44.1 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | WBII-CD Memphis, TN · Class A | 22.1 mi | S (186°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | TBN | WBUY-TV Holly Springs, MS · Full Power | 38.6 mi | W (276°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | NBC | WTVA Tupelo, MS · Full Power | 93.9 mi | S (178°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | WLJT-DT Lexington, TN · Full Power | 48.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | PBS | WMAV-TV Oxford, MS · Full Power | 67.8 mi | SSW (209°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W15EA-D Memphis, TN · Class A | 37.1 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQEK-LD Memphis, TN · Low Power | 37.1 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPMF-LD Memphis, TN · Low Power | 37.1 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WQEO-LD Memphis, TN · Low Power | 37.1 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WPGF-LD Memphis, TN · Low Power | 38.6 mi | W (276°) | Low VHF RF 6 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W05DS-D Memphis, TN · Low Power | 40.1 mi | W (272°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WNBA-LD Memphis, TN · Low Power | 40.1 mi | W (272°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | Local / LPTV | WTME-LD Memphis, TN · Low Power | 40.1 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Bolivar, TN Free TV Channels (10.4 mi from ZIP 38042 center) · Browse all Tennessee cities & ZIPs.
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