TV Channels in Summer Shade, KY
ZIP Code: 42166 • Coordinates: 36.8737°N, 85.7267°W
Channels available
8 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-48 dBm · WCTE
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 243° WSW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 4 dB
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8 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
-53 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
-67 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 40-2
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
CBS
WTVF
Ch. 05-1 · 1080i
-64 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
Bounce TV Ch. 05-3
Charge! Ch. 58-3
News Ch. 05-2
ROAR Ch. 58-1
The Nest Ch. 58-2
FOX
WBKO
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-53 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
WCTE
Ch. 22-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-4
World Channel Ch. 22-2
CW
WZTV
Ch. 17-1 · 720p
-60 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
Not Available
ION
WNPX-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 480i (w)
-52 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
W14EE-D
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 29-2
Outlaw Ch. 29-3
Univision
Not Available
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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 | WCTE COOKEVILLE, TN | 22-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 156° SSE |
| #2 | WNPX-TV FRANKLIN, TN | 28-2 480i (w) | Court TVGritION +6 | -52 dBm | Good | 246° WSW |
| #3 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -53 dBm | Good | 289° WNW |
| #4 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -53 dBm | Good | 289° WNW |
| #5 | WPBM-CD SCOTTSVILLE, KY | 31-1 1080i | Religious | -54 dBm | Good | 262° W |
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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 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 87° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Summer Shade
Summer Shade, Kentucky (42166) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WCTE at -48 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