TV Channels in Center, KY
ZIP Code: 42214 • Coordinates: 37.1273°N, 85.7006°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-47 dBm · WBKO
Reliability
9 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 263° W
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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7 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
-47 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
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 40-2
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
CBS
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 40-1
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
FOX
WBKO
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-47 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
-51 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 22-3
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 22-4
World Channel Ch. 22-2
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WNPX-TV
Ch. 28-2 · 480i (w)
-53 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
-58 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Busted Ch. 34-4
Tennessee Valley SEN Ch. 34-3
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
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 264° W |
| #2 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 264° W |
| #3 | WCTE COOKEVILLE, TN | 22-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -51 dBm | Good | 163° SSE |
| #4 | WKYU-TV BOWLING GREEN, KY | 24-1 1080i | PBSCreateRadar | -52 dBm | Good | 264° W |
| #5 | WBNA LOUISVILLE, KY | 21-08 480i (w) | America's VoiceAudioBUZZR +8 | -52 dBm | Good | 357° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
9 / 10
Signal varies 4 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 99° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Center
Center, Kentucky (42214) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKO at -47 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