ZIP 40205 38.2230° N  85.6833° W

TV Channels in Louisville, KY

ZIP Code: 40205 • Coordinates: 38.2230°N, 85.6833°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-59 dBm · WBNA
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 1 dB
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Major Network Coverage

8 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
WTVQ-DT
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 36-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 36-8
HSN2 Ch. 36-7
ION Mystery Ch. 36-5
Me-TV Toons Ch. 36-4
Quest Ch. 36-6
True Crime Network Ch. 36-3
NBC
WLEX-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-60 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 18-4
Grit Ch. 18-2
Bounce TV Ch. 18-3
QVC2 Ch. 18-5
CBS
WLKY
Ch. 32-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 32-2
Movies! Ch. 58-4
Nosey Ch. 32-7
QVC2 Ch. 32-6
Story Television Ch. 32-4
FOX
WDRB
Ch. 41-1 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 41-2
Court TV Ch. 41-4
ION Ch. 41-3
MyN Ch. 58-3
ION Mystery Ch. 58-5
ION Plus Ch. 58-6
PBS
WKON
Ch. 52-1 · 720p
-75 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Kentucky Channel Ch. 52-3
PBS Encore Ch. 52-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 52-4
CW
WKYT-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 27-1
365BLK Ch. 27-3
Dabl Ch. 27-5
Me-TV Ch. 27-4
Weather Ch. 27-6
MyN
WTVQ-DT
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-61 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 36-8
HSN2 Ch. 36-7
ION Mystery Ch. 36-5
Me-TV Toons Ch. 36-4
Quest Ch. 36-6
True Crime Network Ch. 36-3
ION
WDRB
Ch. 41-1 · 720p
-64 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 41-1
Antenna TV Ch. 41-2
Court TV Ch. 41-4
MyN Ch. 58-3
ION Mystery Ch. 58-5
ION Plus Ch. 58-6
Telemundo
Not Available
Univision
Not Available
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Coverage Map

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Showing ABC coverage and towers
Signal strength · dBm
>-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Top 5 Strongest Signals

Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WBNA
LOUISVILLE, KY
 21-08 480i (w)
America's VoiceAudioBUZZR +8
-59 dBm Good 197° SSW
#2
WLEX-TV
LEXINGTON, KY
 18-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVGrit +2
-60 dBm Good 100° E
#3
WTVQ-DT
LEXINGTON, KY
 36-1 720p
ABCMyNCatchy Comedy +5
-61 dBm Good 100° E
#4
WTVQ-DT
LEXINGTON, KY
 36-1 720p
ABCMyNCatchy Comedy +5
-61 dBm Good 100° E
#5
WBKI
 16 Other -63 dBm Good 314° NW
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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 3 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.

Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna

Towers in all directions (165°)

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

Louisville, Kentucky (40205) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBNA at -59 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