TV channels & antenna towers in Beaver Dam, Kentucky

Beaver Dam has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKGB-TV, 25 miles to the SSE.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
3,618population

Network channels in Beaver Dam

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWBKOCW13.3 34 mi134° SE FairBowling Green, KY
TLMWBGS-CDTelemundo34 34 mi134° SE FairBowling Green, KY
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo15 46 mi332° NNW PoorEvansville, IN
NBCWNKYNBC40 46 mi123° ESE FairBowling Green, KY
NBCWNKY-LDNBC40 46 mi123° ESE PoorBowling Green, KY
NBCWFIENBC14 49 mi314° NW FairEvansville, IN
ABCWEHTABC25 50 mi310° NW WeakEvansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox44.2 50 mi313° NW GoodEvansville, IN
CWWTVWCW7 51 mi328° NNW GoodEvansville, IN
IONWELW-LDION30.3 54 mi317° NW PoorEvansville, IN
IONWNPX-TVION28 61 mi170° S FairFranklin, TN

Over-the-air TV in Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam is a town of about 3,620 people in Kentucky. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 32 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 5 Class A and 14 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 2 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Beaver Dam, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 24 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Evansville, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Evansville's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 25 (WEHT), NBC on channel 14 (WFIE), Fox on channel 44.2 (WEVV-TV), CW on channel 7 (WTVW), ION on channel 28 (WNPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 34 (WBGS-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 78 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 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 Beaver Dam

Point your antenna NW, at about 312°. The main network towers for Beaver Dam sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WBKO and WBGS-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 34 miles southeast of Beaver Dam (134° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Beaver Dam at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Beaver Dam, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Beaver Dam

The farthest main network tower for Beaver Dam is WEVV-TV (Fox), 50 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Beaver Dam

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WKGB-TVFull power25 mi 148° SSEFairBowling Green, KY
WKYU-TVFull power34 mi 134° SEFairBowling Green, KY
W26FM-DLow power34 mi 112° ESEPoorGlasgow, KY
WCZU-LDLow power35 mi 119° ESEWeakBowling Green, KY
WKMA-TVFull power38 mi 247° WSWFairMadisonville, KY
WKOHFull power40 mi 322° NWFairOwensboro, KY
WNINFull power46 mi 332° NNWFairEvansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power46 mi 332° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WTSN-CDClass A46 mi 332° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WDNZ-LDLow power47 mi 133° SEPoorBowling Green, KY
W06DG-DLow power49 mi 314° NWPoorEvansville, IN
WEEV-LDLow power50 mi 313° NWPoorEvansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power50 mi 313° NWPoorEvansville, IN
WEIN-LDLow power54 mi 317° NWPoorEvansville, IN
W10DG-DLow power56 mi 316° NWPoorEvansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power56 mi 316° NWPoorEvansville, IN
WPBM-CDClass A59 mi 132° SEPoorScottsville, KY
WKZT-TVFull power60 mi 71° ENEPoorElizabethtown, KY
W23BV-DLow power65 mi 315° NWPoorEvansville, IN
WCKV-LDLow power66 mi 204° SSWPoorClarksville, TN
WJTS-CDClass A68 mi 0° NPoorJasper, IN

How Beaver Dam compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Beaver Dam ranks 142nd of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 34 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

29% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Owensboro, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Beaver Dam: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 313° NW, the direction of WEVV-TV (Fox), 50 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 12 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 Beaver Dam, KY?

ABC is on channel 25 from WEHT, broadcasting from 50 miles NW of Beaver Dam. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Beaver Dam, KY?

NBC is on channel 14 from WFIE, broadcasting from 49 miles NW of Beaver Dam. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Beaver Dam, KY?

Fox is on channel 44.2 from WEVV-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles NW of Beaver Dam. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Beaver Dam, KY?

CW is on channel 7 from WTVW, broadcasting from 51 miles NNW of Beaver Dam. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Beaver Dam, KY?

Telemundo is on channel 34 from WBGS-CD, broadcasting from 34 miles SE of Beaver Dam. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Beaver Dam?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of Beaver Dam; around 12 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Beaver Dam?

Point your antenna NW, at about 312°. The main network towers for Beaver Dam sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Beaver Dam?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Beaver Dam?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Beaver Dam?

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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