You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 41256 (Paintsville, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 41256 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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 41256
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 | 46.4 mi | SSW (201°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 41.7 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 45.8 mi | WSW (252°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | WCHS-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 66.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | CBS | WOWK-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 59.6 mi | NE (37°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WSAZ-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 59.5 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | WVAH-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 66.6 mi | NE (52°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 37.9 mi | NW (311°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 46.6 mi | SSW (202°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 30 | CW | WQCW Portsmouth, OH · Full Power | 59.5 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 61 | Independent | WTSF Ashland, KY · Full Power | 48.8 mi | NNE (32°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | PBS | WKAS Ashland, KY · Full Power | 46.4 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | PBS | WVPB-TV Huntington, WV · Full Power | 59.3 mi | NE (38°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | ION | WLPX-TV Charleston, WV · Full Power | 59.6 mi | NE (37°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 81.3 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 81.3 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 103.8 mi | SSE (156°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Paintsville, KY Free TV Channels (3.8 mi from ZIP 41256 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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