You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 40486 (Manchester, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40486 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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 (60°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (60°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 40486
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 20.1 mi | NNE (31°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 39.3 mi | ESE (107°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 43.6 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 39.0 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 27 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 55.2 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 54.6 mi | NNW (328°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 53.5 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WBON-LD Richmond, KY · Low Power | 25.7 mi | NW (322°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 43.6 mi | NW (325°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 54.6 mi | WSW (256°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 77.8 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 90.7 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Manchester, KY Free TV Channels (16.0 mi from ZIP 40486 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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