TV channels & antenna towers in Jamestown, Kentucky

Jamestown has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC and ION. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKSO-TV, 18 miles to the NE.

Open Jamestown in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

2networks over the air

18 mito the closest tower

1,804population

Network channels in Jamestown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWUPX-TVION	67	59 mi	21° NNE	Fair	Richmond, KY
NBCWNKYNBC	40	62 mi	274° W	Poor	Bowling Green, KY
NBCWNKY-LDNBC	40	62 mi	274° W	Poor	Bowling Green, KY

Over-the-air TV in Jamestown

Jamestown, Kentucky has a population of about 1,800. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 5 full-power, 2 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Jamestown, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Bowling Green, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bowling Green's stations.

The strongest network signals here are NBC on channel 40 (WNKY) and ION on channel 67 (WUPX-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVQ-DT in Lexington, KY, 81 miles to the northeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVLT-TV in Knoxville, TN, 92 miles to the southeast. 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Jamestown

Point your antenna W, at about 274°. The main network towers for Jamestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

WNKY (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Jamestown. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Jamestown

The farthest main network tower for Jamestown is WNKY (NBC), 62 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Jamestown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WKSO-TVFull power	18 mi	46° NE	Good	Somerset, KY
WLCU-CDClass A	30 mi	327° NNW	Weak	Campbellsville, KY
WVTN-LDLow power	51 mi	90° E	Poor	Corbin, KY
WPBM-CDClass A	57 mi	260° W	Poor	Scottsville, KY
WCTEFull power	58 mi	196° SSW	Fair	Cookeville, TN
W35DZ-DLow power	58 mi	196° SSW	Poor	Cookeville, TN
W14EE-DLow power	58 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Algood, TN
WKZT-TVFull power	64 mi	319° NW	Poor	Elizabethtown, KY
WDNZ-LDLow power	66 mi	268° W	Poor	Bowling Green, KY
WBON-LDLow power	69 mi	47° NE	Poor	Richmond, KY
WWWB-LDLow power	69 mi	179° S	Poor	Clarkrange, TN

How Jamestown compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Jamestown ranks 270th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 59 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

29% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Jamestown: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 274° W, the direction of WNKY (NBC), 62 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 3 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is NBC in Jamestown, KY?

NBC is on channel 40 from WNKY, broadcasting from 62 miles W of Jamestown. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Jamestown?

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Jamestown; around 3 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Jamestown?

Point your antenna W, at about 274°. The main network towers for Jamestown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Jamestown?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Jamestown?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Jamestown?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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