ZIP 40509 37.9973° N  84.3775° W

TV Channels in Lexington, KY

ZIP Code: 40509 • Coordinates: 37.9973°N, 84.3775°W

Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-12 dBm · WLEX-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 24 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Attenuator 338° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
-14 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
-12 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
WKYT-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-47 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 27-2
365BLK Ch. 27-3
Dabl Ch. 27-5
Me-TV Ch. 27-4
Weather Ch. 27-6
FOX
WDKY-TV
Ch. 56-1 · 720p
-55 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 56-3
Comet TV Ch. 56-4
Rewind TV Ch. 56-2
PBS
WKON
Ch. 52-1 · 720p
-50 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
-47 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
-14 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
WUPX-TV
Ch. 67-1 · 720p
-33 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 67-4
Busted Ch. 67-3
Game Show Central Ch. 67-6
HSN Ch. 67-8
ION Mystery Ch. 67-2
ION Plus Ch. 67-5
QVC Ch. 67-9
QVC2 Ch. 67-7
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
WLEX-TV
LEXINGTON, KY
 18-1 1080i
NBCCourt TVGrit +2
-12 dBm Excellent 340° NNW
#2
WTVQ-DT
LEXINGTON, KY
 36-1 720p
ABCMyNCatchy Comedy +5
-14 dBm Excellent 340° NNW
#3
WTVQ-DT
LEXINGTON, KY
 36-1 720p
ABCMyNCatchy Comedy +5
-14 dBm Excellent 340° NNW
#4
WUPX-TV
RICHMOND, KY
 67-1 720p
IONLaffBusted +6
-33 dBm Excellent 229° SW
#5
WKYT-TV
LEXINGTON, KY
 27-1 1080i
CBSCW365BLK +3
-47 dBm Excellent 335° NNW
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Reception Analysis

How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers
Reliability Score
7 / 10

Signal varies 24 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-12 dBm). Standard antennas may overload your TV. Try inserting a simple metal paperclip into the antenna port first. If that fails, use a Variable Attenuator.

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

Lexington, Kentucky (40509) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WLEX-TV at -12 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