WKAS
Full power TV station · Ashland, Kentucky
WKAS is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Ashland, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 55 cities and towns within 45 miles.
About WKAS
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 63.2 kW effective radiated power, WKAS runs more power than 32% 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 156 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 40 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 45 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 55 cities and towns in our guide with about 841,000 residents, as far as Portsmouth, OH (28 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Ashland, KY |
| Tower location | 38.46222, -82.62000 |
| Effective radiated power | 63.2 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34171 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKAS
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland, KY | 1.5 mi | 139° SE | Strong |
| Westwood, KY | 3.1 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Coal Grove, OH | 3.2 mi | 153° SSE | Strong |
| South Point, OH | 3.6 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Ironville, KY | 3.9 mi | 84° E | Strong |
| Catlettsburg, KY | 4.1 mi | 345° NNW | Strong |
| Kenova, WV | 4.9 mi | 333° NNW | Strong |
| Russell, KY | 5.7 mi | 132° SE | Strong |
| Meads, KY | 5.9 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Burlington, OH | 5.9 mi | 310° NW | Strong |
| Ironton, OH | 6.2 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Flatwoods, KY | 6.7 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Raceland, KY | 8.0 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Worthington, KY | 8.2 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Huntington, WV | 9.9 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Pea Ridge, WV | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Franklin Furnace, OH | 18 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Barboursville, WV | 18 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Grayson, KY | 20 mi | 63° ENE | Good |
| Wheelersburg, OH | 22 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Louisa, KY | 24 mi | 358° N | Good |
| New Boston, OH | 26 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| Milton, WV | 26 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Portsmouth, OH | 28 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Rosemount, OH | 30 mi | 139° SE | Fair |
| West Portsmouth, OH | 30 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Culloden, WV | 31 mi | 276° W | Fair |
| Olive Hill, KY | 32 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Hurricane, WV | 33 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Gallipolis, OH | 33 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Lucasville, OH | 35 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
| Point Pleasant, WV | 37 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Teays Valley, WV | 37 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Eleanor, WV | 38 mi | 262° W | Fair |
| Winfield, WV | 40 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Jackson, OH | 41 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Nitro, WV | 42 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Saint Albans, WV | 43 mi | 277° W | Fair |
| Tornado, WV | 43 mi | 281° WNW | Fair |
| Cross Lanes, WV | 45 mi | 274° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKAS transmitter tower?
WKAS broadcasts from a tower at 38.4622, -82.6200, near Ashland, KY. It is licensed to Ashland, Kentucky.
How far does WKAS broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 45 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 53 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKAS with an antenna?
About 841,000 people live in the 55 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKAS?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKAS tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.