TV Channels in Mammoth Cave Nat, KY
ZIP Code: 42259 • Coordinates: 37.2297°N, 86.1647°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-35 dBm · WBKO
Recommended antenna
Directional 211° SSW
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
-35 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
-35 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 40-2
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
CBS
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-35 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 40-1
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
FOX
WBKO
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-35 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
-39 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Create Ch. 24-2
Radar Ch. 24-3
CW
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WNKY-LD
Ch. 35-1 · 1080i
-43 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
-46 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
· map shows full variation Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 232° SW |
| #2 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -35 dBm | Excellent | 232° SW |
| #3 | WNKY BOWLING GREEN, KY | 40-2 720p | CBSNBCMe-TV | -35 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
| #4 | WNKY BOWLING GREEN, KY | 40-2 720p | CBSNBCMe-TV | -35 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
| #5 | WKYU-TV BOWLING GREEN, KY | 24-1 1080i | PBSCreateRadar | -39 dBm | Excellent | 232° SW |
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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 18 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.
Antenna Recommendation
Directional Antenna
Towers clustered within 28°
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Mammoth Cave Nat
Mammoth Cave Nat, Kentucky (42259) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WBKO 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