ZIP 38685 34.5931° N  89.4885° W

TV Channels in Waterford, MS

ZIP Code: 38685 • Coordinates: 34.5931°N, 89.4885°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-39 dBm · WKNO
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 8 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 335° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

9 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
WATN-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 24-5
COZI TV Ch. 24-3
Charge! Ch. 24-8
Comet TV Ch. 24-7
Quest Ch. 24-2
The Nest Ch. 24-6
True Crime Network Ch. 24-4
NBC
WMC-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 05-5
Bounce TV Ch. 05-2
Defy TV Ch. 05-6
News Ch. 05-3
Oxygen Ch. 05-4
CBS
WREG-TV
Ch. 03-1 · 1080i
-40 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 03-3
News Ch. 03-2
FOX
WHBQ-TV
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-43 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Dabl Ch. 13-4
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-2
ION Mystery Ch. 13-3
PBS
WKNO
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
PBS Encore Ch. 10-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 10-3
CW
WLMT
Ch. 30-1 · 720p
-47 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Confess Ch. 30-7
GET Ch. 30-4
Me-TV Ch. 30-2
Nosey Ch. 30-6
Rewind TV Ch. 30-8
Shop LC Ch. 30-5
Start TV Ch. 30-3
MyN
WCBI-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 1080i
-68 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 04-1
FOX Ch. 04-2
ION
WPXX-TV
Ch. 50-2 · 480i (w)
-44 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 50-2
Grit Ch. 50-3
Busted Ch. 50-5
Game Show Central Ch. 50-6
HSN Ch. 50-7
ION Plus Ch. 50-4
QVC Ch. 50-8
QVC2 Ch. 50-9
Telemundo
WTME-LD
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-59 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 35-6
Me-TV Toons Ch. 35-3
MovieSphere Gold Ch. 35-4
Outlaw Ch. 35-2
Paranormal TV Ch. 35-5
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
WKNO
MEMPHIS, TN
 10-1 1080i
PBSPBS EncorePBS Kids 24/7
-39 dBm Excellent 334° NNW
#2
WREG-TV
MEMPHIS, TN
 03-1 1080i
CBSAntenna TVNews
-40 dBm Excellent 334° NNW
#3
WWTW
 23 Other -42 dBm Excellent 336° NNW
#4
WTWV
MEMPHIS, TN
 14-1 480i (w)
ReligiousTCT
-42 dBm Excellent 336° NNW
#5
WHBQ-TV
MEMPHIS, TN
 13-1 720p
FOXDablHeroes & Icons +1
-43 dBm Excellent 333° NNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
8 / 10

Signal varies 8 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 335° · NNW · Spread 2°

Towers clustered within 2°

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 1 dB
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About TV Reception in Waterford

Waterford, Mississippi (38685) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKNO at -39 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