TV Channels in Alcalde, KY
ZIP Code: 42501 • Coordinates: 37.0562°N, 84.4509°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-41 dBm · WKSO-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 342° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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9 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
WTVQ-DT
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
MyN Ch. 36-2
Catchy Comedy Ch. 36-8
HSN2 Ch. 36-7
ION Mystery Ch. 36-5
Me-TV Toons Ch. 36-4
Quest Ch. 36-6
True Crime Network Ch. 36-3
NBC
WLEX-TV
Ch. 18-1 · 1080i
-50 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 18-4
Grit Ch. 18-2
Bounce TV Ch. 18-3
QVC2 Ch. 18-5
CBS
WKYT-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 27-2
365BLK Ch. 27-3
Dabl Ch. 27-5
Me-TV Ch. 27-4
Weather Ch. 27-6
FOX
WDKY-TV
Ch. 56-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Charge! Ch. 56-3
Comet TV Ch. 56-4
Rewind TV Ch. 56-2
PBS
WKSO-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-41 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Kentucky Channel Ch. 29-3
PBS Encore Ch. 29-2
PBS Kids 24/7 Ch. 29-4
CW
WKYT-TV
Ch. 27-1 · 1080i
-48 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 27-1
365BLK Ch. 27-3
Dabl Ch. 27-5
Me-TV Ch. 27-4
Weather Ch. 27-6
MyN
WTVQ-DT
Ch. 36-1 · 720p
-51 dBm
+ 7 more
Also on this station:
ABC Ch. 36-1
Catchy Comedy Ch. 36-8
HSN2 Ch. 36-7
ION Mystery Ch. 36-5
Me-TV Toons Ch. 36-4
Quest Ch. 36-6
True Crime Network Ch. 36-3
ION
WUPX-TV
Ch. 67-1 · 720p
-45 dBm
+ 8 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 67-4
Busted Ch. 67-3
Game Show Central Ch. 67-6
HSN Ch. 67-8
ION Mystery Ch. 67-2
ION Plus Ch. 67-5
QVC Ch. 67-9
QVC2 Ch. 67-7
Telemundo
WBXX-TV
Ch. 20-1 · 1080i
-79 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
CW Ch. 20-1
Dabl Ch. 20-4
Defy TV Ch. 20-6
Heroes & Icons Ch. 20-3
Story Television Ch. 20-2
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 | WKSO-TV SOMERSET, KY | 29-1 720p | PBSKentucky ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 291° WNW |
| #2 | WDKY-TV DANVILLE, KY | 56-1 720p | FOXCharge!Comet TV +1 | -41 dBm | Excellent | 7° N |
| #3 | WUPX-TV RICHMOND, KY | 67-1 720p | IONLaffBusted +6 | -45 dBm | Excellent | 346° NNW |
| #4 | WKYT-TV LEXINGTON, KY | 27-1 1080i | CBSCW365BLK +3 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 2° N |
| #5 | WKYT-TV LEXINGTON, KY | 27-1 1080i | CBSCW365BLK +3 | -48 dBm | Excellent | 2° N |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 2 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Towers within 51° arc
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Alcalde
Alcalde, Kentucky (42501) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKSO-TV at -41 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