You can get 9 free channels in ZIP 42082 (Benton, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42082 · 3 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: WNW (298°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (298°), 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 42082
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 32.8 mi | NW (305°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 15.7 mi | NW (322°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 21 | PBS | WKMU Murray, KY · Full Power | 15.7 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 41.1 mi | NW (324°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | ABC | WSIL-TV Harrisburg, IL · Full Power | 52.4 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 65.8 mi | WNW (303°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 67.8 mi | WNW (300°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | Educational | WTCT Marion, IL · Full Power | 52.9 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 35 | PBS | WKMA-TV Madisonville, KY · Full Power | 57.3 mi | ENE (71°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Benton, KY Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 42082 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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