You can get 17 free TV channels in Manchester, KY
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Manchester. 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: ENE (61°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (61°), 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 Manchester, 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 | 32.2 mi | E (84°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 32.5 mi | N (9°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 31.9 mi | E (84°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 62.1 mi | SSE (149°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 79.7 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 70.8 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 80.3 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 102.7 mi | ESE (118°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 70.3 mi | NNW (331°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 79.6 mi | S (187°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 59.1 mi | NNW (329°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 58.5 mi | W (272°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 78.5 mi | SSW (204°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 67.0 mi | NW (312°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | WVTN-LD Corbin, KY · Low Power | 23.3 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 61.9 mi | S (173°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 103.5 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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