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.

39TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
38 mito the closest tower
2,100population

Network channels in Versailles

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 38 mi85° E GoodNewport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC5 39 mi85° E GoodCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 40 mi85° E FairCincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 41 mi85° E GoodCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 41 mi85° E PoorCincinnati, OH
IONWIPX-TVION63 53 mi296° WNW FairBloomington, IN
CBSWTTVCBS4 53 mi296° WNW GoodBloomington, IN
NBCWAVENBC3 58 mi213° SSW GoodLouisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS32 58 mi213° SSW GoodLouisville, KY
ABCWHAS-TVABC11 59 mi213° SSW WeakLouisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox41 59 mi213° SSW GoodLouisville, KY
CWWBKICW58 59 mi213° SSW GoodSalem, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo19 67 mi319° NW PoorIndianapolis, IN
IONWKOI-TVION43 69 mi50° NE WeakRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 69 mi50° NE WeakSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 69 mi50° NE WeakDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 70 mi49° NE WeakDayton, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDYC-LDLow power38 mi 84° EWeakCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power39 mi 85° EGoodOxford, OH
WCETFull power39 mi 85° EGoodCincinnati, OH
WSTR-TVFull power40 mi 77° ENEGoodCincinnati, OH
WCVN-TVFull power40 mi 94° EFairCovington, KY
WKONFull power45 mi 148° SSEFairOwenton, KY
WCLJ-TVFull power53 mi 296° WNWFairBloomington, IN
WRLW-CDClass A56 mi 234° SWPoorSalem, IN
W23DM-DTranslator57 mi 119° ESEPoorFalmouth, KY
WJYL-CDClass A58 mi 213° SSWPoorJeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A58 mi 213° SSWPoorLouisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power58 mi 213° SSWWeakLouisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power58 mi 213° SSWWeakLouisville, KY
WDYL-LDLow power58 mi 213° SSWPoorLouisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator58 mi 213° SSWPoorLouisville, KY
WTIUFull power67 mi 275° WPoorBloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power68 mi 293° WNWPoorMartinsville, IN
WRCX-LDLow power70 mi 49° NEPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power70 mi 49° NEWeakDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power70 mi 49° NEPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power70 mi 49° NEPoorDayton, OH
WPTDFull power70 mi 50° NEWeakDayton, 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 85° E, the direction of WCPO-TV (ABC), 41 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.