You can get 12 free TV channels in Jackson, KY
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Jackson. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: S (188°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (188°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Jackson, KY
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 27.8 mi | SSE (157°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 16.5 mi | WNW (282°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 27.7 mi | SSE (158°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 42.3 mi | N (358°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 50.6 mi | ESE (112°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 64.3 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 64.9 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 64.3 mi | WNW (301°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 56.0 mi | WNW (293°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 73.0 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 87.6 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 87.6 mi | SE (125°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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