TV channels & antenna towers in Pineville, Kentucky
Pineville has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVTN-LD, 29 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Pineville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSWYMT-TVCBS | 57 | 41 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Hazard, KY |
| NBCWBIR-TVNBC | 10 | 54 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| IONWPXK-TVION | 54 | 54 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Jellico, TN |
| ABCWATE-TVABC | 6 | 54 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| FOXWTNZFox | 43 | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CBSWVLT-TVCBS | 8 | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CWWBXX-TVCW | 20 | 58 mi | 219° SW | Good | Crossville, TN |
Over-the-air TV in Pineville
With roughly 1,760 residents, Pineville is a small community in Kentucky. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 25 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 3 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Knoxville, TN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Knoxville's stations.
The best-placed network stations 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). 7 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 Pineville
Point your antenna SSW, at about 195°. The main network towers for Pineville 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 54 miles south of Pineville (195° SSW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pineville at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pineville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pineville
The farthest main network tower for Pineville is WTNZ (Fox), 55 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 Pineville
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 | 302° WNW | Weak | Corbin, KY |
| WVLRFull power | 35 mi | 174° S | Good | Tazewell, TN |
| WETP-TVFull power | 39 mi | 133° SE | Good | Sneedville, TN |
| WKHAFull power | 41 mi | 43° NE | Fair | Hazard, KY |
| WEZK-LDLow power | 54 mi | 194° SSW | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKNX-TVFull power | 54 mi | 194° SSW | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| W19FF-DLow power | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKOP-TVFull power | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| WDTT-LDLow power | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKXT-LDLow power | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| W30EG-DLow power | 55 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WLJC-TVFull power | 59 mi | 1° N | Fair | Beattyville, KY |
| WKPZ-CDClass A | 64 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Kingsport, TN |
| WKPT-CDClass A | 64 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Kingsport, TN |
| WKIN-CDClass A | 64 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | Weber Cy,Va-Kpt,Tn, VA |
| WJDP-LDLow power | 66 mi | 179° S | Poor | Pigeon Forge, TN |
| WBON-LDLow power | 67 mi | 338° NNW | Poor | Richmond, KY |
| WKSO-TVFull power | 68 mi | 295° WNW | Weak | Somerset, KY |
How Pineville compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Pineville ranks 118th of 275 places in Kentucky: the same as the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Morristown, 44 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pineville: 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 195° SSW, the direction of WTNZ (Fox), 55 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 13 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 Pineville, KY?
ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Pineville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Pineville, KY?
CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSW of Pineville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pineville, KY?
NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles SSW of Pineville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Pineville, KY?
Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 55 miles SSW of Pineville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Pineville, KY?
CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles SW of Pineville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pineville?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Pineville; around 13 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 Pineville?
Point your antenna SSW, at about 195°. The main network towers for Pineville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pineville?
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 Pineville?
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 Pineville?
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
- Middlesboro11 mi
- Barbourville13 mi
- Harlan21 mi
- Corbin26 mi
- Williamsburg26 mi
- Manchester27 mi
- Hyden33 mi
- London33 mi
- Annville41 mi
- Cumberland42 mi
- Pine Knot42 mi
- Hazard44 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- New Tazewell, TN23 mi
- Jellico, TN27 mi
- Sneedville, TN31 mi
- Rutledge, TN35 mi
- LaFollette, TN35 mi
- Maynardville, TN36 mi
- Pennington Gap, VA37 mi
- Morristown, TN44 mi
- Rogersville, TN45 mi
- Jefferson City, TN46 mi
- Mascot, TN49 mi
- Oneida, 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 Pineville; signal estimates ignore terrain.