ZIP 38253 36.3081° N  89.0591° W

TV Channels in Rives, TN

ZIP Code: 38253 • Coordinates: 36.3081°N, 89.0591°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-40 dBm · WUWT-LD
Reliability
9 / 10
Signal varies 5 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 19 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
-69 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
-59 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-3
COZI TV Ch. 06-2
CBS
WBBJ-TV
Ch. 07-1 · 720p
-69 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
-64 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 16-4
Laff Ch. 16-3
ION Mystery Ch. 16-2
PBS
WKPD
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-70 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Kentucky Channel Ch. 29-3
PBS Encore Ch. 29-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 29-4
CW
Not Available
MyN
WNBJ-LD
Ch. 39-1 · 1080i
-80 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
WUWT-LD
UNION CITY, TN
 26-2 480i
HeartlandRetro TV
-40 dBm Excellent 7° N
#2
WPSD-TV
PADUCAH, KY
 06-1 1080i
NBCAntenna TVCOZI TV
-59 dBm Good 4° N
#3
WANF-LD
Dyersburg, TN
 05-1 1080i
NBC365BLKBounce TV +3
-61 dBm Good 237° WSW
#4
WJKT
JACKSON, TN
 16-1 720p
FOXGritLaff +1
-64 dBm Good 184° S
#5
WBBJ-TV
JACKSON, TN
 07-1 720p
ABCCBSMe-TV +1
-69 dBm Fair 156° SSE
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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
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (179°)

Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
#1 leads by 19 dB
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About TV Reception in Rives

Rives, Tennessee (38253) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WUWT-LD at -40 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