You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 42638 (Williamsburg, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42638 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: SSE (154°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSE (154°), 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 42638
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 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 39.3 mi | NNW (330°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 39.7 mi | S (169°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 54.9 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSE (147°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 54.8 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 54.9 mi | ESE (121°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 79.7 mi | ENE (63°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WCTE Cookeville, TN · Full Power | 59.6 mi | SW (235°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 74.4 mi | ESE (105°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 78.4 mi | NE (34°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Williamsburg, KY Free TV Channels (17.4 mi from ZIP 42638 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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