You can get 15 free channels in ZIP 40972 (Manchester, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40972 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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 (69°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (69°), 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 40972
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 | 22.6 mi | E (98°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 35 | PBS | WKHA Hazard, KY · Full Power | 22.2 mi | E (98°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 26.2 mi | N (350°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | PBS | WETP-TV Sneedville, TN · Full Power | 63.5 mi | SSE (159°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 71.0 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | WVLT-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 88.4 mi | SSW (194°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CBS | WJHL-TV Johnson City, TN · Full Power | 97.7 mi | SE (124°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 70.4 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | NBC | WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN · Full Power | 87.6 mi | SSW (193°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 59.7 mi | NW (318°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | PBS | WKPI-TV Pikeville, KY · Full Power | 58.6 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 70.8 mi | WNW (303°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | WAGV Harlan, KY · Full Power | 87.9 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | Religious | WLFG Grundy, VA · Full Power | 87.9 mi | ESE (108°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | Nbc & Cw (Digital Only) | WCYB-TV Bristol, VA · Full Power | 98.4 mi | ESE (123°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Manchester, KY Free TV Channels (11.6 mi from ZIP 40972 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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