ZIP 42171 37.0364° N 86.1744° W

TV Channels in Smiths Grove, KY

ZIP Code: 42171 • Coordinates: 37.0364°N, 86.1744°W

Channels available

9 / 10 networks

Strongest signal

-1 dBm · WNKY

Reliability

7 / 10

Signal varies 39 dB · see map ↓

Recommended antenna

Attenuator 244° WSW

Towers in range

5 Top 2 within 0 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

WBKO

Ch. 13-1 · 720p

-33 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

-1 dBm

+ 2 more

Also on this station:

CBS Ch. 40-2

Me-TV Ch. 40-3

CBS

WNKY

Ch. 40-2 · 720p

-1 dBm

+ 2 more

Also on this station:

NBC Ch. 40-1

Me-TV Ch. 40-3

FOX

WBKO

Ch. 13-1 · 720p

-33 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

-36 dBm

+ 2 more

Also on this station:

Create Ch. 24-2

Radar Ch. 24-3

WZTV

Ch. 17-1 · 720p

-46 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

WNKY-LD

Ch. 35-1 · 1080i

-10 dBm

+ 3 more

Also on this station:

ION Plus Ch. 35-2

Me-TV Toons Ch. 35-4

Start TV Ch. 35-3

Telemundo

WBGS-CD

Ch. 34-1 · 720p

-44 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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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	WNKY BOWLING GREEN, KY	40-2 720p	CBSNBCMe-TV	-1 dBm	Excellent	243° WSW
#2	WNKY BOWLING GREEN, KY	40-2 720p	CBSNBCMe-TV	-1 dBm	Excellent	243° WSW
#3	WNKY-LD BOWLING GREEN, KY	35-1 1080i	IONION PlusMe-TV Toons +1	-10 dBm	Excellent	243° WSW
#4	WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY	13-1 720p	ABCFOXCW+ +3	-33 dBm	Excellent	278° W
#5	WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY	13-1 720p	ABCFOXCW+ +3	-33 dBm	Excellent	278° W

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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 39 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation

Attenuator

Signal is extremely strong (-1 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 0 dB

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About TV Reception in Smiths Grove

Smiths Grove, Kentucky (42171) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WNKY at -1 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