WKOH
Full power TV station · Owensboro, Kentucky
WKOH is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Owensboro, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 43 cities and towns within 42 miles.
About WKOH
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 37.3 kW effective radiated power, WKOH runs more power than 22% 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 142 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 4% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 38 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 43 cities and towns in our guide with about 346,000 residents, as far as Evansville, IN (15 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Owensboro, KY |
| Tower location | 37.85194, -87.32889 |
| Effective radiated power | 37.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 142 m (466 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34205 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKOH
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh, IN | 7.6 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Owensboro, KY | 13 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Chandler, IN | 13 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Boonville, IN | 14 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Henderson, KY | 14 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Evansville, IN | 15 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Rockport, IN | 15 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Melody Hill, IN | 16 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Highland, IN | 19 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Sebree, KY | 20 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Masonville, KY | 20 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Darmstadt, IN | 22 mi | 141° SE | Fair |
| Knottsville, KY | 24 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| Lewisport, KY | 24 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Livermore, KY | 27 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
| Haubstadt, IN | 28 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Dale, IN | 29 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Santa Claus, IN | 29 mi | 231° SW | Fair |
| Fort Branch, IN | 31 mi | 153° SSE | Fair |
| Tell City, IN | 31 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, IN | 31 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| Breckinridge Center, KY | 31 mi | 68° ENE | Fair |
| Cannelton, IN | 32 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Poseyville, IN | 33 mi | 131° SE | Fair |
| Oakland City, IN | 34 mi | 179° S | Fair |
| Morganfield, KY | 34 mi | 70° ENE | Fair |
| Owensville, IN | 35 mi | 146° SE | Fair |
| Hartford, KY | 36 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Ferdinand, IN | 36 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Huntingburg, IN | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Princeton, IN | 37 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Clay, KY | 37 mi | 46° NE | Fair |
| Madisonville, KY | 37 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Cloverport, KY | 38 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Providence, KY | 39 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Beaver Dam, KY | 40 mi | 322° NW | Fair |
| Central City, KY | 40 mi | 344° NNW | Fair |
| Morehead, KY | 41 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Earlington, KY | 41 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Sturgis, KY | 42 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKOH transmitter tower?
WKOH broadcasts from a tower at 37.8519, -87.3289, near Newburgh, IN. It is licensed to Owensboro, Kentucky.
How far does WKOH 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 51 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKOH with an antenna?
About 346,000 people live in the 43 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKOH?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKOH tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.