TV Channels in Pointer, KY
ZIP Code: 42544 • Coordinates: 37.0299°N, 84.8151°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-34 dBm · WKSO-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 16 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
-59 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
-58 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
-53 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
-50 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
-34 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
-53 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
-59 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
-55 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
W14EE-D
Ch. 29-1 · 1080i
-72 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
365BLK Ch. 29-2
Outlaw Ch. 29-3
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 | WKSO-TV SOMERSET, KY | 29-1 720p | PBSKentucky ChannelPBS Encore +1 | -34 dBm | Excellent | 357° N |
| #2 | WDKY-TV DANVILLE, KY | 56-1 720p | FOXCharge!Comet TV +1 | -50 dBm | Good | 25° NNE |
| #3 | WCTE COOKEVILLE, TN | 22-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -50 dBm | Good | 207° SSW |
| #4 | WKYT-TV LEXINGTON, KY | 27-1 1080i | CBSCW365BLK +3 | -53 dBm | Good | 18° NNE |
| #5 | WKYT-TV LEXINGTON, KY | 27-1 1080i | CBSCW365BLK +3 | -53 dBm | Good | 18° NNE |
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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 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (154°)
Signal Competition
Dominant Tower
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About TV Reception in Pointer
Pointer, Kentucky (42544) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKSO-TV at -34 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