TV Channels in Austin, KY
ZIP Code: 42123 • Coordinates: 36.8208°N, 86.0004°W
Channels available
10 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WPBM-CD
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 298° WNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 2 dB
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10 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
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
WBKO
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 13-2
CW+ Ch. 13-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-6
Outlaw Ch. 13-4
Oxygen Ch. 13-5
NBC
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 40-2
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
CBS
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-37 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 40-1
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
FOX
WBKO
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-40 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 13-1
CW+ Ch. 13-3
Heroes & Icons Ch. 13-6
Outlaw Ch. 13-4
Oxygen Ch. 13-5
PBS
WKYU-TV
Ch. 24-1 · 1080i
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 24-2
Radar Ch. 24-3
CW
WZTV
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
FOX Ch. 17-1
Antenna TV Ch. 17-3
Quest Ch. 30-2
True Crime Network Ch. 17-4
MyN
WUXP-TV
Ch. 02-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 02-1
365BLK Ch. 02-4
Defy TV Ch. 02-3
ION Mystery Ch. 02-2
ION
WNPX-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 480i (w)
-39 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 28-2
Grit Ch. 28-3
Laff Ch. 28-4
Busted Ch. 28-6
Game Show Central Ch. 28-7
HSN Ch. 28-8
ION Plus Ch. 28-5
QVC Ch. 28-9
Telemundo
WBGS-CD
Ch. 34-1 · 720p
-50 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Busted Ch. 34-4
Tennessee Valley SEN Ch. 34-3
Univision
WLLC-LD
Ch. 42-1 · 720p
-74 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
All Sports TV Network Ch. 42-5
Classic Arts Showcase Ch. 42-3
UniMás Ch. 42-2
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WPBM-CD SCOTTSVILLE, KY | 31-1 1080i | Religious | -35 dBm | Excellent | 281° W |
| #2 | WNKY BOWLING GREEN, KY | 40-2 720p | CBSNBCMe-TV | -37 dBm | Excellent | 326° NW |
| #3 | WNKY BOWLING GREEN, KY | 40-2 720p | CBSNBCMe-TV | -37 dBm | Excellent | 326° NW |
| #4 | WNPX-TV FRANKLIN, TN | 28-2 480i (w) | Court TVGritION +6 | -39 dBm | Excellent | 242° WSW |
| #5 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -40 dBm | Excellent | 305° NW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
7 / 10
Signal varies 14 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 56° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Austin
Austin, Kentucky (42123) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WPBM-CD at -35 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