TV channels & antenna towers in Georgetown, Indiana
Georgetown has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDRB (Fox), 7.9 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Georgetown
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 7.9 mi | 61° ENE | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 7.9 mi | 61° ENE | Strong | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 8.1 mi | 58° ENE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 9.4 mi | 57° ENE | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 9.4 mi | 57° ENE | Strong | Louisville, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Georgetown
Georgetown is a town of about 3,210 people in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 18 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
14 of them are within 25 miles of Georgetown, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Louisville, KY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Louisville's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 11 (WHAS-TV), CBS on channel 32 (WLKY), NBC on channel 3 (WAVE), Fox on channel 41 (WDRB) and CW on channel 58 (WBKI). 6 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 Georgetown
Point your antenna ENE, at about 58°. The main network towers for Georgetown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WDRB, WBKI, WHAS-TV, WAVE and WLKY, transmit from the same tower site about 7.9 miles northeast of Georgetown (61° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Georgetown at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Georgetown, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Georgetown
The farthest main network tower for Georgetown is WAVE (NBC), 9.4 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WDRB is only 7.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Georgetown
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDYL-LDLow power | 8.8 mi | 56° ENE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 8.8 mi | 56° ENE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 9.3 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 9.3 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 9.4 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 9.4 mi | 57° ENE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 11 mi | 169° SSE | Good | Bowling Green, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 22 mi | 146° SSE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 22 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Salem, IN |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 43 mi | 170° S | Fair | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 49 mi | 277° W | Poor | Jasper, IN |
| WTIUFull power | 65 mi | 335° NNW | Weak | Bloomington, IN |
| WKONFull power | 65 mi | 75° ENE | Poor | Owenton, KY |
How Georgetown compares with the rest of Indiana
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Georgetown ranks 182nd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 7.9 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
29% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is New Albany, 8.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Georgetown: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 57° ENE, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 9.4 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 15 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 Georgetown, IN?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 8.1 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Georgetown, IN?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 9.4 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Georgetown, IN?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 9.4 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Georgetown, IN?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 7.9 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Georgetown, IN?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 7.9 miles ENE of Georgetown. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Georgetown?
18 transmitters within 70 miles of Georgetown; around 15 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Georgetown?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 58°. The main network towers for Georgetown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Georgetown?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Georgetown?
WDRB is only 7.9 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Georgetown?
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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More: all TV stations in Indiana · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Georgetown; signal estimates ignore terrain.