You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42240 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: N (353°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing N (353°), 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 42240
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | PBS | WKMA-TV Madisonville, KY · Full Power | 21.5 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | ABC | WBKO Bowling Green, KY · Full Power | 58.1 mi | ENE (77°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | ABC | WKRN-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 67.4 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CBS | WTVF Nashville, TN · Full Power | 56.5 mi | SE (138°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | WSMV-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 60.9 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 17 | FOX | WZTV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 56.5 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | TBN | WPGD-TV Hendersonville, TN · Full Power | 56.2 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 25 | ABC | WEHT Evansville, IN · Full Power | 68.3 mi | N (355°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | PBS | WKGB-TV Bowling Green, KY · Full Power | 48.0 mi | ENE (72°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | PBS | WNPT Nashville, TN · Full Power | 67.4 mi | SSE (148°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | WNIN Evansville, IN · Full Power | 77.0 mi | N (8°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | CW | WNAB Nashville, TN · Full Power | 56.5 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | CW | WTVW Evansville, IN · Full Power | 68.3 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | MyNetworkTV | WUXP-TV Nashville, TN · Full Power | 56.5 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | ION | WNPX-TV Franklin, TN · Full Power | 49.4 mi | ESE (119°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 66 | Independent | WJFB Lebanon, TN · Full Power | 56.2 mi | SE (139°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35EV-D Madisonville, KY · Low Power | 29.7 mi | N (353°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Hopkinsville, KY Free TV Channels (2.9 mi from ZIP 42240 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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