You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 40849 (Cumberland, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40849 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: SSW (202°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (202°), 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 40849
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 20.5 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 20.5 mi | N (352°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 64.1 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 35.9 mi | S (184°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 15.0 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 15.0 mi | WSW (243°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 64.9 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 64.1 mi | ESE (120°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 64.9 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 42.9 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 52.1 mi | SSW (212°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 57.5 mi | NNW (329°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 76.4 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SW (216°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 77.3 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 86.3 mi | SW (231°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 76.2 mi | SW (216°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WKPZ-CD Kingsport, TN · Class A | 39.8 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WOPI-CD Bristol,Va/Kingsport, TN · Class A | 64.1 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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