WCVN-TV
Full power TV station · Covington, Kentucky
WCVN-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Covington, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 162 cities and towns within 42 miles.
About WCVN-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 39.9 kW effective radiated power, WCVN-TV runs more power than 23% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 132 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 3% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 37 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 42 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 162 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,490,000 residents, as far as Oxford, OH (35 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Covington, KY |
| Tower location | 39.03083, -84.50639 |
| Effective radiated power | 39.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34204 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WCVN-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington, KY | 3.7 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Newport, KY | 4.2 mi | 188° S | Strong |
| Fort Thomas, KY | 4.4 mi | 226° SW | Strong |
| Erlanger, KY | 5.2 mi | 79° E | Strong |
| Independence, KY | 6.4 mi | 18° NNE | Good |
| Cincinnati, OH | 6.7 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Florence, KY | 6.8 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Alexandria, KY | 8.0 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Norwood, OH | 9.0 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Forestville, OH | 9.2 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Oakbrook, KY | 9.8 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Bridgetown, OH | 11 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Mack, OH | 12 mi | 139° SE | Good |
| Burlington, KY | 12 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Finneytown, OH | 12 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Monfort Heights, OH | 12 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| North College Hill, OH | 13 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Dent, OH | 13 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| White Oak, OH | 14 mi | 158° SSE | Good |
| Reading, OH | 14 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Northbrook, OH | 15 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Blue Ash, OH | 16 mi | 206° SSW | Good |
| Montgomery, OH | 16 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Sharonville, OH | 17 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Springdale, OH | 18 mi | 184° S | Good |
| Forest Park, OH | 18 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Loveland, OH | 21 mi | 218° SW | Fair |
| Fairfield, OH | 22 mi | 172° S | Fair |
| Beckett Ridge, OH | 22 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Harrison, OH | 23 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Goshen, OH | 23 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Mason, OH | 25 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Hamilton, OH | 26 mi | 173° S | Fair |
| Monroe, OH | 29 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Trenton, OH | 31 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Lebanon, OH | 32 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Middletown, OH | 34 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Oxford, OH | 35 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Franklin, OH | 38 mi | 197° SSW | Fair |
| Springboro, OH | 39 mi | 202° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WCVN-TV transmitter tower?
WCVN-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.0308, -84.5064, near Wilder, KY. It is licensed to Covington, Kentucky.
How far does WCVN-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 42 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 50 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WCVN-TV with an antenna?
About 1,490,000 people live in the 162 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WCVN-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WCVN-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.