ZIP 37620 36.5496° N  82.0940° W

TV Channels in Bristol, TN

ZIP Code: 37620 • Coordinates: 36.5496°N, 82.0940°W

Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-59 dBm · WCYB-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Directional 188° S
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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Major Network Coverage

7 of 10 networks reach this ZIP

Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.

ABC
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 11-1
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
NBC
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
CW Ch. 05-2
CBS
WJHL-TV
Ch. 11-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 11-2
Antenna TV Ch. 11-3
FOX
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 05-1
CW Ch. 05-2
PBS
WUNE-TV
Ch. 17-2 · 1080i
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
North Carolina Channel Ch. 17-4
PBS Encore Ch. 17-1
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 17-3
CW
WCYB-TV
Ch. 05-3 · 720p
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 05-3
NBC Ch. 05-1
MyN
Not Available
ION
WLFG
Ch. 68-03 · 480i (w)
-70 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
BUZZR Ch. 68-06
Defy TV Ch. 68-07
GET Ch. 68-11
ION Plus Ch. 68-02
Jewelry TV Ch. 68-04
Outlaw Ch. 68-05
Quest Ch. 68-08
Religious Ch. 68-01
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-59 dBm Good 186° S
#2
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-59 dBm Good 186° S
#3
WCYB-TV
BRISTOL, VA
 05-3 720p
FOXNBCCW
-59 dBm Good 186° S
#4
WEMT
GREENEVILLE, TN
 39-3 480i (w)
Charge!Comet TVROAR +3
-59 dBm Good 186° S
#5
WJHL-TV
JOHNSON CITY, TN
 11-2 720p
ABCCBSAntenna TV
-65 dBm Fair 197° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
9 / 10

Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 188° · S · Spread 9°

Towers clustered within 9°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 0 dB
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About TV Reception in Bristol

Bristol, Tennessee (37620) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCYB-TV at -59 dBm, rated as "Good" quality.

For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.

Signal Quality Guide

  • Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
  • Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
  • Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
  • Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
  • No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely