TV Channels in Big Sandy, TN
ZIP Code: 38221 • Coordinates: 36.2449°N, 88.0422°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-52 dBm · WBBJ-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 239° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WBBJ-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 07-3
Me-TV Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-5
NBC
WSMV-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 04-3
Comet TV Ch. 30-3
Oxygen Ch. 04-4
Shop LC Ch. 04-5
Tennessee Valley SEN Ch. 04-2
CBS
WBBJ-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-52 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 07-1
Me-TV Ch. 07-4
Me-TV Toons Ch. 07-5
FOX
WJKT
Ch. 16-1 · 720p
-56 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 16-4
Laff Ch. 16-3
ION Mystery Ch. 16-2
PBS
WKMU
Ch. 21-1 · 720p
-60 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Kentucky Channel Ch. 21-3
PBS Encore Ch. 21-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 21-4
CW
WZTV
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-72 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 17-1
Antenna TV Ch. 17-3
Quest Ch. 30-2
True Crime Network Ch. 17-4
MyN
WNBJ-LD
Ch. 39-1 · 1080i
-73 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 39-1
CW+ Ch. 39-2
Heroes & Icons Ch. 39-3
ION
Not Available
Telemundo
WTNX-LD
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-86 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 29-2
Outlaw Ch. 29-3
Univision
WLLC-LD
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
All Sports TV Network Ch. 42-5
Classic Arts Showcase Ch. 42-3
UniMás Ch. 42-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WBBJ-TV JACKSON, TN | 07-1 720p | ABCCBSMe-TV +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 221° SW |
| #2 | WBBJ-TV JACKSON, TN | 07-1 720p | ABCCBSMe-TV +1 | -52 dBm | Good | 221° SW |
| #3 | WJKT JACKSON, TN | 16-1 720p | FOXGritLaff +1 | -56 dBm | Good | 242° WSW |
| #4 | WKMU MURRAY, KY | 21-1 720p | PBSKentucky ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -60 dBm | Good | 319° NW |
| #5 | WKPD PADUCAH, KY | 29-1 720p | PBSKentucky ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -66 dBm | Fair | 329° NNW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
8 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 90° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Big Sandy
Big Sandy, Tennessee (38221) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBBJ-TV at -52 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