You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 40874 (Harlan, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40874 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: NE (50°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (50°), 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 40874
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 | 21.4 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 21.1 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 45.0 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 44.5 mi | NNW (346°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 72.8 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 51.2 mi | S (190°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 72.9 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 83.4 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 73.7 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 83.4 mi | ESE (117°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 73.7 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 84.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 56.1 mi | ENE (68°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 73.7 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 77.5 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 72.8 mi | SSW (201°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 77.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 77.8 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 84.3 mi | ESE (116°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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