WDRB (Fox) · Channel 41
Full power TV station · Louisville, Kentucky
WDRB is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 41, licensed to Louisville, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 134 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About WDRB
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WDRB runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 390 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 54% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 134 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,230,000 residents, as far as Bloomington, IN (67 miles).
WDRB shares its transmitter site with WBKI (CW) and WHAS-TV (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WXIX-TV in Newport, KY, 88 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 41 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Louisville, KY |
| Tower location | 38.35028, -85.84917 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 390 m (1,281 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 28476 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDRB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany, IN | 4.7 mi | 343° NNW | Strong |
| Sellersburg, IN | 6.1 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Clarksville, IN | 6.1 mi | 307° NW | Strong |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 7.9 mi | 310° NW | Strong |
| Louisville, KY | 8.2 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Shively, KY | 10 mi | 352° N | Strong |
| Saint Dennis, KY | 11 mi | 359° N | Strong |
| Charlestown, IN | 12 mi | 234° SW | Strong |
| Saint Matthews, KY | 12 mi | 303° WNW | Strong |
| Pleasure Ridge Park, KY | 14 mi | 2° N | Strong |
| Lyndon, KY | 15 mi | 296° WNW | Strong |
| Buechel, KY | 15 mi | 315° NW | Strong |
| Valley Station, KY | 17 mi | 4° N | Strong |
| Newburg, KY | 17 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Okolona, KY | 17 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Fairdale, KY | 18 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| Middletown, KY | 18 mi | 293° WNW | Strong |
| Highview, KY | 19 mi | 320° NW | Strong |
| Jeffersontown, KY | 19 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| Fern Creek, KY | 19 mi | 313° NW | Strong |
| Hillview, KY | 21 mi | 335° NNW | Strong |
| La Grange, KY | 26 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Shepherdsville, KY | 26 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| Mount Washington, KY | 26 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Fort Knox, KY | 32 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Shelbyville, KY | 35 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Radcliff, KY | 36 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Madison, IN | 37 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| North Madison, IN | 38 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Seymour, IN | 42 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Bardstown, KY | 43 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Elizabethtown, KY | 45 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Bedford, IN | 49 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Frankfort, KY | 54 mi | 281° WNW | Good |
| Lawrenceburg, KY | 56 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Jasper, IN | 59 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Columbus, IN | 59 mi | 176° S | Good |
| Versailles, KY | 64 mi | 289° WNW | Fair |
| Bloomington, IN | 67 mi | 147° SSE | Fair |
| Harrodsburg, KY | 68 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDRB transmitter tower?
WDRB broadcasts from a tower at 38.3503, -85.8492, near New Albany, IN. It is licensed to Louisville, Kentucky.
What channel is WDRB on?
WDRB appears as virtual channel 41 (41.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WDRB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDRB with an antenna?
About 1,230,000 people live in the 134 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WDRB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDRB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.