You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 40831 (Harlan, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40831 · 2 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 (78°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (78°), 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 40831
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 | 31.0 mi | NNE (15°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 27.5 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 30.9 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 48 | Religious | WVLR Tazewell, TN · Full Power | 38.5 mi | SSW (206°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | ABC | WATE-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 62.5 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | ABC | WKPT-TV Kingsport, TN · Full Power | 69.9 mi | ESE (109°) | UHF RF 32 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 69.9 mi | ESE (109°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 62.3 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 10 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | FOX | WEMT Greeneville, TN · Full Power | 71.0 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 28 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 54 | ION | WPXK-TV Jellico, TN · Full Power | 62.3 mi | SSW (213°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 69.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 61.9 mi | NNW (342°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 69.3 mi | E (86°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 71.0 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 43 | FOX | WTNZ Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 57.3 mi | NE (51°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WKOP-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 63.3 mi | SSW (214°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | WBXX-TV Crossville, TN · Full Power | 71.9 mi | SW (232°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | Independent | WKNX-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 61.8 mi | SSW (213°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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