TV channels & antenna towers in Versailles, Indiana
Versailles has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDYC-LD, 38 miles to the E.
Network channels in Versailles
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 38 mi | 85° E | Good | Newport, KY |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 39 mi | 85° E | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 40 mi | 85° E | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 41 mi | 85° E | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 41 mi | 85° E | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| IONWIPX-TVION | 63 | 53 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Bloomington, IN |
| CBSWTTVCBS | 4 | 53 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Bloomington, IN |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 59 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 59 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 59 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Salem, IN |
| TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo | 19 | 67 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Indianapolis, IN |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 69 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 69 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Springfield, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 69 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 70 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Dayton, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Versailles
Versailles is a small community of about 2,100 people in Indiana. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 26 full-power, 4 Class A, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Versailles, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 28 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, OH, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 41 (WDRB), CW on channel 58 (WBKI), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 11 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 Versailles
Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Versailles sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, WXIX-TV and WLWT, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles east of Versailles (85° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Versailles at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Versailles, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Versailles
The farthest main network tower for Versailles is WCPO-TV (ABC), 41 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WTTV (CBS), 53 miles northwest and WDRB (Fox), 59 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Versailles
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDYC-LDLow power | 38 mi | 84° E | Weak | Cincinnati, OH |
| WPTOFull power | 39 mi | 85° E | Good | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 39 mi | 85° E | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 40 mi | 77° ENE | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 40 mi | 94° E | Fair | Covington, KY |
| WKONFull power | 45 mi | 148° SSE | Fair | Owenton, KY |
| WCLJ-TVFull power | 53 mi | 296° WNW | Fair | Bloomington, IN |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 56 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Salem, IN |
| W23DM-DTranslator | 57 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Falmouth, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Poor | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Poor | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Poor | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 58 mi | 213° SSW | Poor | Louisville, KY |
| WTIUFull power | 67 mi | 275° W | Poor | Bloomington, IN |
| WREP-LDLow power | 68 mi | 293° WNW | Poor | Martinsville, IN |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 70 mi | 49° NE | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 70 mi | 49° NE | Weak | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 70 mi | 49° NE | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 70 mi | 49° NE | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WPTDFull power | 70 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Dayton, OH |
How Versailles compares with the rest of Indiana
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Versailles ranks 146th of 352 places in Indiana: the same as the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
51% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Florence, 34 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Versailles: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 85° E, the direction of WCPO-TV (ABC), 41 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 16 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 Versailles, IN?
ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles E of Versailles. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Versailles, IN?
CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 53 miles WNW of Versailles. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Versailles, IN?
NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 39 miles E of Versailles. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Versailles, IN?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 59 miles SSW of Versailles. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Versailles, IN?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 59 miles SSW of Versailles. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Versailles?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Versailles; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Versailles?
Point your antenna E, at about 85°. The main network towers for Versailles sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Versailles?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up CBS and Fox from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Versailles?
WTTV (CBS), 53 miles northwest and WDRB (Fox), 59 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Versailles?
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 Versailles; signal estimates ignore terrain.