TV channels & antenna towers in Troy, Tennessee

Troy has 13 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and CW. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUWT-LD, 10 miles to the NE.

Open Troy in the live finder

13TV transmitters within 70 miles

4networks over the air

10 mito the closest tower

1,318population

Network channels in Troy

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXWJKTFox	16	38 mi	175° S	Good	Jackson, TN
CWWNBJ-LDCW	39.2	55 mi	158° SSE	Poor	Jackson, TN
ABCWBBJ-TVABC	7	55 mi	151° SSE	Good	Jackson, TN
NBCWPSD-TVNBC	6	60 mi	10° N	Good	Paducah, KY

Over-the-air TV in Troy

With roughly 1,320 residents, Troy is a small community in Tennessee. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 13 licensed TV transmitters: 6 full-power, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Jackson, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Jackson's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WBBJ-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WPSD-TV), Fox on channel 16 (WJKT) and CW on channel 39.2 (WNBJ-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WREG-TV in Memphis, TN, 88 miles to the southwest. 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 Troy

The main network towers around Troy are in different directions: ABC 151° SSE (55 mi), NBC 10° N (60 mi) and Fox 175° S (38 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

WBBJ-TV (ABC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Troy. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Troy

The farthest main network tower for Troy is WPSD-TV (NBC), 60 miles away with a good 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 Troy

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WUWT-LDLow power	10 mi	44° NE	Good	Union City, TN
WANF-LDLow power	26 mi	225° SW	Fair	Dyersburg, TN
KJBW-LDLow power	31 mi	318° NW	Weak	New Madrid, MO
WKMUFull power	43 mi	55° NE	Fair	Murray, KY
WYJJ-LDLow power	51 mi	159° SSE	Poor	Jackson, TN
WLJT-DTFull power	54 mi	144° SE	Weak	Lexington, TN
WKPDFull power	59 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Paducah, KY
W12DR-DLow power	60 mi	186° S	Poor	Jackson, TN
K27OY-DTranslator	69 mi	276° W	Poor	Memphis, TN

How Troy compares with the rest of Tennessee

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Troy ranks 265th of 299 places in Tennessee: fewer than the typical Tennessee town (15). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

31% of Tennessee's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Troy: 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 10° N, the direction of WPSD-TV (NBC), 60 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 6 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 Troy, TN?

ABC is on channel 7 from WBBJ-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles SSE of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Troy, TN?

NBC is on channel 6 from WPSD-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles N of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Troy, TN?

Fox is on channel 16 from WJKT, broadcasting from 38 miles S of Troy. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Troy, TN?

CW is on channel 39.2 from WNBJ-LD, broadcasting from 55 miles SSE of Troy. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

13 transmitters within 70 miles of Troy; around 6 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 Troy?

What kind of antenna do I need in Troy?

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. The towers are spread over about 165° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Troy?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Troy?

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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More: all TV stations in Tennessee · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Troy; signal estimates ignore terrain.