ZIP 40965 36.6200° N  83.7318° W

TV Channels in Middlesboro, KY

ZIP Code: 40965 • Coordinates: 36.6200°N, 83.7318°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-46 dBm · WPXK-TV
Reliability
8 / 10
Signal varies 7 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Directional 195° SSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 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
WATE-TV
Ch. 06-1 · 720p
-48 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 06-2
COZI TV Ch. 06-4
Rewind TV Ch. 06-3
NBC
WBIR-TV
Ch. 10-1 · 1080i
-49 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
Comet TV Ch. 10-8
Me-TV Ch. 10-2
Nosey Ch. 10-7
Quest Ch. 10-4
Shop LC Ch. 10-6
The Nest Ch. 10-5
True Crime Network Ch. 10-3
CBS
WVLT-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 08-2
365BLK Ch. 08-4
Charge! Ch. 08-6
Oxygen Ch. 08-5
Start TV Ch. 08-3
FOX
WTNZ
Ch. 43-1 · 720p
-79 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Grit Ch. 43-3
Bounce TV Ch. 43-2
PBS
WETP-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 02-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 02-2
World Channel Ch. 02-4
CW
WBXX-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-77 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
WVLT-TV
Ch. 08-1 · 1080i
-76 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 08-1
365BLK Ch. 08-4
Charge! Ch. 08-6
Oxygen Ch. 08-5
Start TV Ch. 08-3
ION
WPXK-TV
Ch. 54-2 · 720p
-46 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 54-2
Laff Ch. 54-3
Busted Ch. 54-5
Game Show Central Ch. 54-6
HSN Ch. 54-8
ION Mystery Ch. 54-4
QVC Ch. 54-7
QVC2 Ch. 54-9
Telemundo
WBXX-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-77 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 20-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Defy TV Ch. 20-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Story Television Ch. 20-2
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 · map shows full variation
Rank Station Channel Networks Signal Quality Bearing
#1
WPXK-TV
JELLICO, TN
 54-2 720p
Court TVIONLaff +6
-46 dBm Excellent 195° SSW
#2
WATE-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 06-1 720p
ABCAntenna TVCOZI TV +1
-48 dBm Excellent 195° SSW
#3
WBIR-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 10-1 1080i
NBCComet TVMe-TV +5
-49 dBm Excellent 195° SSW
#4
WKNX-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 07-2 480i
GETION PlusIndependent
-50 dBm Good 195° SSW
#5
WKNX-TV
KNOXVILLE, TN
 07-2 480i
GETION PlusIndependent
-50 dBm Good 195° SSW
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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 7 dB across the sample area — moderate variation; check the map for your block.

Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Point 195° · SSW · Spread 0°

Towers clustered within 0°

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

Middlesboro, Kentucky (40965) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPXK-TV at -46 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