ZIP 38222 36.4455° N  88.1579° W

TV Channels in Buchanan, TN

ZIP Code: 38222 • Coordinates: 36.4455°N, 88.1579°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-45 dBm · WPSD-TV
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 275° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 dB
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Major Network Coverage

6 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
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
WPSD-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 1080i
-45 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-3
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
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
-57 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
-50 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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WPSD-TV
PADUCAH, KY
 06-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCOZI TV
-45 dBm Excellent 319° NW
#2
WKMU
MURRAY, KY
 21-1 720p
PBSKentucky ChannelPBS Encore +1
-50 dBm Good 309° NW
#3
WBBJ-TV
JACKSON, TN
 07-1 720p
ABCCBSMe-TV +1
-52 dBm Good 208° SSW
#4
WBBJ-TV
JACKSON, TN
 07-1 720p
ABCCBSMe-TV +1
-52 dBm Good 208° SSW
#5
WJKT
JACKSON, TN
 16-1 720p
FOXGritLaff +1
-57 dBm Good 230° SW
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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 5 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 275° · W · Spread 67°

Towers within 67° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 5 dB
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About TV Reception in Buchanan

Buchanan, Tennessee (38222) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPSD-TV at -45 dBm, rated as "Excellent" 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