TV channels & antenna towers in Anchorage, Kentucky
Anchorage has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJYL-CD, 18 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Anchorage
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 18 mi | 294° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 18 mi | 294° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 18 mi | 289° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 18 mi | 289° WNW | Strong | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 18 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| IONWUPX-TVION | 67 | 57 mi | 125° SE | Good | Richmond, KY |
| CWWKYT-TVCW | 27.2 | 63 mi | 104° ESE | Fair | Lexington, KY |
| ABCWTVQ-DTABC | 36 | 64 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| NBCWLEX-TVNBC | 18 | 64 mi | 104° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Anchorage
Anchorage, Kentucky has a population of about 2,420. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 4 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Anchorage, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Louisville, 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), CW on channel 58 (WBKI) and ION on channel 67 (WUPX-TV). 5 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 Anchorage
Point your antenna WNW, at about 292°. The main network towers for Anchorage sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WAVE, WLKY, WDRB, WBKI and WHAS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 18 miles northwest of Anchorage (294° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Anchorage at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across three other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Anchorage, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Anchorage
The farthest main network tower for Anchorage is WHAS-TV (ABC), 18 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Anchorage
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJYL-CDClass A | 18 mi | 294° WNW | Fair | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 18 mi | 294° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 18 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 18 mi | 293° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 18 mi | 292° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 18 mi | 292° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 20 mi | 217° SW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 24 mi | 248° WSW | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 38 mi | 308° NW | Weak | Salem, IN |
| WKONFull power | 43 mi | 65° ENE | Fair | Owenton, KY |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 44 mi | 203° SSW | Fair | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 64 mi | 171° S | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
How Anchorage compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Anchorage ranks 45th of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 18 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
48% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Jeffersontown, 5.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Anchorage: 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 290° WNW, the direction of WHAS-TV (ABC), 18 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 17 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 Anchorage, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Anchorage. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Anchorage, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Anchorage. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Anchorage, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Anchorage. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Anchorage, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Anchorage. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Anchorage, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 18 miles WNW of Anchorage. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Anchorage?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Anchorage; around 17 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 Anchorage?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 292°. The main network towers for Anchorage sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Anchorage?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Anchorage?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Anchorage?
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.
TV channels in nearby Kentucky cities
- Middletown1.5 mi
- Douglass Hills2.3 mi
- Lyndon3.8 mi
- Jeffersontown5.3 mi
- Saint Matthews6.7 mi
- Fern Creek8.0 mi
- Buechel8.1 mi
- Buckner9.5 mi
- Highview9.9 mi
- Newburg10 mi
- Okolona12 mi
- Louisville12 mi
- La Grange13 mi
- Mount Washington15 mi
- Hillview16 mi
- Shively16 mi
- Fairdale17 mi
- Shelbyville17 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Oak Park, IN9.3 mi
- Jeffersonville, IN11 mi
- Clarksville, IN12 mi
- Charlestown, IN15 mi
- Sellersburg, IN15 mi
- New Albany, IN16 mi
More: all TV stations in Kentucky · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Anchorage; signal estimates ignore terrain.