You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 42040 (Murray, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 42040 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NNW (334°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (334°), 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 42040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | PBS | WKMU Murray, KY · Full Power | 6.2 mi | NNW (342°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | NBC | WPSD-TV Paducah, KY · Full Power | 48.3 mi | NNW (327°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKPD Paducah, KY · Full Power | 34.9 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | WDKA Paducah, KY · Full Power | 59.5 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | ABC | WBBJ-TV Jackson, TN · Full Power | 67.9 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 35 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KFVS-TV Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 79.3 mi | NW (316°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | FOX | WJKT Jackson, TN · Full Power | 65.6 mi | SSW (211°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | KBSI Cape Girardeau, MO · Full Power | 80.5 mi | NW (314°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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