TV channels & antenna towers in Pine Knot, Kentucky
Pine Knot has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVTN-LD, 29 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Pine Knot
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWBXX-TVCW | 20 | 38 mi | 171° S | Good | Crossville, TN |
| NBCWBIR-TVNBC | 10 | 53 mi | 148° SSE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| IONWPXK-TVION | 54 | 53 mi | 148° SSE | Good | Jellico, TN |
| ABCWATE-TVABC | 6 | 53 mi | 148° SSE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| FOXWTNZFox | 43 | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CBSWVLT-TVCBS | 8 | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
Over-the-air TV in Pine Knot
Pine Knot, Kentucky has a population of about 1,620. There are 21 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 1 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 18 farther out. Four of the 6 network stations in range are licensed to Knoxville, TN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Knoxville's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WATE-TV), CBS on channel 8 (WVLT-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WBIR-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WTNZ), CW on channel 20 (WBXX-TV) and ION on channel 54 (WPXK-TV). 5 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 Pine Knot
Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Pine Knot sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WBIR-TV, WPXK-TV, WATE-TV, WTNZ and WVLT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles southeast of Pine Knot (148° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pine Knot at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pine Knot, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pine Knot
The farthest main network tower for Pine Knot is WTNZ (Fox), 53 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Pine Knot
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVTN-LDLow power | 29 mi | 36° NE | Weak | Corbin, KY |
| WKSO-TVFull power | 42 mi | 329° NNW | Fair | Somerset, KY |
| WEZK-LDLow power | 52 mi | 147° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKNX-TVFull power | 52 mi | 147° SSE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| WVLRFull power | 53 mi | 121° ESE | Good | Tazewell, TN |
| W19FF-DLow power | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKOP-TVFull power | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| WDTT-LDLow power | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKXT-LDLow power | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| W30EG-DLow power | 53 mi | 149° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WWWB-LDLow power | 57 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Clarkrange, TN |
| WCTEFull power | 60 mi | 237° WSW | Fair | Cookeville, TN |
| W35DZ-DLow power | 60 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Cookeville, TN |
| W14EE-DLow power | 63 mi | 240° WSW | Poor | Algood, TN |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 70 mi | 314° NW | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
How Pine Knot compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Pine Knot ranks 166th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
29% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Oak Ridge, 45 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pine Knot: 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 149° SSE, the direction of WTNZ (Fox), 53 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 11 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 ABC in Pine Knot, KY?
ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Pine Knot. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pine Knot, KY?
CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Pine Knot. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pine Knot, KY?
NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Pine Knot. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Pine Knot, KY?
Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Pine Knot. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Pine Knot, KY?
CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles S of Pine Knot. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pine Knot?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Pine Knot; around 11 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 Pine Knot?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Pine Knot sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pine Knot?
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 Pine Knot?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Pine Knot?
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.
TV channels in nearby Kentucky cities
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- Monticello26 mi
- Corbin28 mi
- Somerset32 mi
- Barbourville34 mi
- London38 mi
- Albany39 mi
- Middlesboro40 mi
- Pineville42 mi
- Russell Springs46 mi
- Mount Vernon49 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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- Jellico, TN18 mi
- LaFollette, TN26 mi
- Jamestown, TN31 mi
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- Grimsley, TN40 mi
- Clinton, TN41 mi
- Maynardville, TN45 mi
- Oak Ridge, TN45 mi
- New Tazewell, TN49 mi
More: all TV stations in Kentucky · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pine Knot; signal estimates ignore terrain.