TV Channels in Montpelier, KY
ZIP Code: 42728 • Coordinates: 37.1170°N, 85.2901°W
Channels available
7 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-42 dBm · WKSO-TV
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Omnidirectional
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 5 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
-60 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
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 40-2
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
CBS
WNKY
Ch. 40-2 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 40-1
Me-TV Ch. 40-3
FOX
WBKO
Ch. 13-1 · 720p
-60 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
WKSO-TV
Ch. 29-1 · 720p
-42 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
Not Available
MyN
Not Available
ION
WUPX-TV
Ch. 67-1 · 720p
-51 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
-69 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 | -42 dBm | Excellent | 82° E |
| #2 | WCTE COOKEVILLE, TN | 22-1 1080i | PBSCreatePBS Kids 24/7 +1 | -47 dBm | Excellent | 183° S |
| #3 | WUPX-TV RICHMOND, KY | 67-1 720p | IONLaffBusted +6 | -51 dBm | Good | 36° NE |
| #4 | WBNA LOUISVILLE, KY | 21-08 480i (w) | America's VoiceAudioBUZZR +8 | -53 dBm | Good | 338° NNW |
| #5 | WBKO BOWLING GREEN, KY | 13-1 720p | ABCFOXCW+ +3 | -60 dBm | Good | 267° W |
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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 0 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Omnidirectional Antenna
Towers in all directions (176°)
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Montpelier
Montpelier, Kentucky (42728) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from WKSO-TV at -42 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