You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 42717 (Burkesville, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42717 · 0 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: ESE (113°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (113°), 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 42717
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 40.9 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | PBS | WCTE Cookeville, TN · Full Power | 42.1 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 13 | ABC | WBKO Bowling Green, KY · Full Power | 61.0 mi | WNW (289°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | CBS | WTVF Nashville, TN · Full Power | 85.4 mi | WSW (246°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 40 | NBC | WNKY Bowling Green, KY · Full Power | 47.0 mi | WNW (292°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 74.6 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | W35DZ-D Cookeville, TN · Low Power | 42.1 mi | S (177°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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