TV channels & antenna towers in New Albany, Indiana
New Albany has 19 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), 4.7 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in New Albany
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 4.7 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 4.7 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 5.1 mi | 345° NNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 5.8 mi | 357° N | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 5.8 mi | 357° N | Strong | Louisville, KY |
Over-the-air TV in New Albany
With roughly 36,700 residents, New Albany is a city in Indiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 19 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 5 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.
By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther 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 best-placed network stations 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 New Albany
Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for New Albany 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 4.7 miles north of New Albany (343° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach New Albany at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from New Albany, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for New Albany
The farthest main network tower for New Albany is WAVE (NBC), 5.8 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
WDRB is only 4.7 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 New Albany
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 | 5.6 mi | 351° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 5.6 mi | 351° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 5.6 mi | 356° N | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 5.6 mi | 356° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 5.8 mi | 357° N | Good | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 5.8 mi | 357° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 12 mi | 211° SSW | Good | Bowling Green, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 18 mi | 168° SSE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 26 mi | 327° NNW | Fair | Salem, IN |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 42 mi | 181° S | Fair | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 57 mi | 277° W | Poor | Jasper, IN |
| WKONFull power | 57 mi | 73° ENE | Poor | Owenton, KY |
| WTIUFull power | 69 mi | 329° NNW | Poor | Bloomington, IN |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 70 mi | 159° SSE | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
How New Albany compares with the rest of Indiana
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, New Albany ranks 182nd of 352 places in Indiana: fewer than the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 4.7 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 Louisville, 4.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in New Albany: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 357° N, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 5.8 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 New Albany, IN?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 5.1 miles NNW of New Albany. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in New Albany, IN?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 5.8 miles N of New Albany. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in New Albany, IN?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 5.8 miles N of New Albany. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in New Albany, IN?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 4.7 miles NNW of New Albany. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in New Albany, IN?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 4.7 miles NNW of New Albany. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in New Albany?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of New Albany; 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 New Albany?
Point your antenna N, at about 351°. The main network towers for New Albany sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in New Albany?
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 New Albany?
WDRB is only 4.7 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 New Albany?
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 New Albany; signal estimates ignore terrain.