TV channels & antenna towers in Louisville, Illinois

Louisville has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox and CW. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUSI-TV, 21 miles to the ENE.

Open Louisville in the live finder

14TV transmitters within 70 miles

3networks over the air

21 mito the closest tower

1,116population

Network channels in Louisville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWWTWOCW	2.2	68 mi	61° ENE	Weak	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	68 mi	61° ENE	Weak	Terre Haute, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	68 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN

Over-the-air TV in Louisville

Louisville is a small community of about 1,120 people in Illinois. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 14 licensed TV transmitters: 7 full-power, 2 Class A, 4 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 10 farther out. Three of the 3 network stations in range are licensed to Terre Haute, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Terre Haute's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 38 (WAWV-TV), Fox on channel 10.2 (WTHI-TV) and CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WCIA in Champaign, IL, 92 miles to the north. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WFIE in Evansville, IN, 81 miles to the southeast. 4 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 Louisville

Point your antenna ENE, at about 61°. The main network towers for Louisville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WTWO, WAWV-TV and WTHI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 68 miles northeast of Louisville (61° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

WAWV-TV (ABC) and WTHI-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Louisville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Louisville

The farthest main network tower for Louisville is WTHI-TV (Fox), 68 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Louisville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WUSI-TVFull power	21 mi	77° ENE	Good	Olney, IL
WEDK-LDLow power	23 mi	342° NNW	Poor	Effingham, IL
W29CI-DClass A	30 mi	242° WSW	Fair	Salem, IL
W33EK-DTranslator	34 mi	11° NNE	Weak	Effingham, IL
WVUTFull power	56 mi	98° E	Poor	Vincennes, IN
WEIU-TVFull power	56 mi	11° N	Poor	Charleston, IL
WSIU-TVFull power	61 mi	221° SW	Weak	Carbondale, IL
W23BV-DLow power	65 mi	139° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19FD-DLow power	68 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	68 mi	61° ENE	Poor	Brazil, IN
W15BU-DClass A	68 mi	200° SSW	Poor	Johnson City, IL

How Louisville compares with the rest of Illinois

With 2 stations at fair strength or better, Louisville ranks 765th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 68 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

18% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Louisville: 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 61° ENE, the direction of WTHI-TV (Fox), 68 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 2 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 Louisville, IL?

ABC is on channel 38 from WAWV-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles ENE of Louisville. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Louisville, IL?

Fox is on channel 10.2 from WTHI-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles ENE of Louisville. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CW in Louisville, IL?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 68 miles ENE of Louisville. Estimated signal: weak.

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

14 transmitters within 70 miles of Louisville; around 2 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 Louisville?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 61°. The main network towers for Louisville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Louisville?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Louisville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Louisville?

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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