ZIP 38580 36.2773° N  85.2953° W

TV Channels in Rickman, TN

ZIP Code: 38580 • Coordinates: 36.2773°N, 85.2953°W

Channels available
6 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-61 dBm · WCTE
Reliability
5 / 10
Signal varies 36 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 231° SW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
Not Available
NBC
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 40-2
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
CBS
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-83 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 40-1
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
FOX
Not Available
PBS
WCTE
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-61 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-4
World Channel Ch. 22-2
CW
WBXX-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-78 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Telemundo Ch. 20-5
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Defy TV Ch. 20-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Story Television Ch. 20-2
MyN
Not Available
ION
WNKY-LD
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-92 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
ION Plus Ch. 35-2
Me-TV Toons Ch. 35-4
Start TV Ch. 35-3
Telemundo
W14EE-D
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-70 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 29-2
Outlaw Ch. 29-3
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
WCTE
COOKEVILLE, TN
 22-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-61 dBm Good 201° SSW
#2
WHTN
MURFREESBORO, TN
 39-5 480i (w)
Biz TVCTNCTNi +1
-63 dBm Good 258° WSW
#3
W14EE-D
ALGOOD, TN
 29-1 1080i
Telemundo365BLKOutlaw
-70 dBm Fair 231° SW
#4
WDNZ-LD
BOWLING GREEN, KY
 11-3 480i (w)
Estrella TVThe Country NetworkThe Nest
-73 dBm Fair 311° NW
#5
W35DZ-D
Cookeville, TN
 22-1 1080i
PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1
-74 dBm Fair 201° SSW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
5 / 10

Signal varies 36 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 231° · SW · Spread 80°

Towers within 80° arc

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

Rickman, Tennessee (38580) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCTE at -61 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