ZIP 42503 37.1580° N  84.5197° W

TV Channels in Zcta 42503, KY

ZIP Code: 42503 • Coordinates: 37.1580°N, 84.5197°W

Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-36 dBm · WDKY-TV
Reliability
7 / 10
Signal varies 13 dB · see map ↓
Recommended antenna
Wide-beam 346° NNW
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 3 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
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
-47 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
-36 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
-39 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
-47 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
-40 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
-80 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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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
WDKY-TV
DANVILLE, KY
 56-1 720p
FOXCharge!Comet TV +1
-36 dBm Excellent 12° NNE
#2
WKSO-TV
SOMERSET, KY
 29-1 720p
PBSKentucky ChannelPBS Encore +1
-39 dBm Excellent 272° W
#3
WUPX-TV
RICHMOND, KY
 67-1 720p
IONLaffBusted +6
-40 dBm Excellent 349° N
#4
WKYT-TV
LEXINGTON, KY
 27-1 1080i
CBSCW365BLK +3
-47 dBm Excellent 6° N
#5
WKYT-TV
LEXINGTON, KY
 27-1 1080i
CBSCW365BLK +3
-47 dBm Excellent 6° N
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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 13 dB across the sample area — significant address-level variation expected. Check the map.

Antenna Recommendation
Wide-Beam Directional
Point 346° · NNW · Spread 73°

Towers within 73° arc

Signal Competition
Contested
Top 2 signals within 3 dB
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About TV Reception in Zcta 42503

Zcta 42503, Kentucky (42503) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WDKY-TV at -36 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