TV channels & antenna towers in Brooksville, Kentucky
Brooksville has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W16EB-D, 6.6 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Brooksville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 38 mi | 322° NW | Fair | Cincinnati, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 38 mi | 323° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 38 mi | 323° NW | Weak | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 39 mi | 321° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 40 mi | 320° NW | Good | Newport, KY |
| CWWKYT-TVCW | 27.2 | 48 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Lexington, KY |
| ABCWTVQ-DTABC | 36 | 48 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Lexington, KY |
| NBCWLEX-TVNBC | 18 | 48 mi | 202° SSW | Good | Lexington, KY |
| FOXWDKY-TVFox | 56 | 57 mi | 194° SSW | Good | Danville, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Brooksville
With roughly 638 residents, Brooksville is a small community in Kentucky. Our map shows 20 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 3 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 11 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, OH, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 56 (WDKY-TV), CW on channel 27.2 (WKYT-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WHIO-TV in Dayton, OH, 73 miles to the north. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (weak signal). 7 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 Brooksville
Point your antenna NW, at about 322°. The main network towers for Brooksville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WKRC-TV, WCPO-TV and WLWT, transmit from the same tower site about 38 miles northwest of Brooksville (322° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brooksville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brooksville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Brooksville
The farthest main network tower for Brooksville is WLWT (NBC), 39 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WDKY-TV (Fox), 57 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
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 Brooksville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W16EB-DTranslator | 6.6 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Augusta, KY |
| W23DM-DTranslator | 14 mi | 266° W | Weak | Falmouth, KY |
| WCVN-TVFull power | 34 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Covington, KY |
| WPTOFull power | 39 mi | 321° NW | Good | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 39 mi | 321° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WDYC-LDLow power | 40 mi | 320° NW | Poor | Cincinnati, OH |
| WKONFull power | 42 mi | 255° WSW | Fair | Owenton, KY |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 43 mi | 326° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WKMRFull power | 50 mi | 134° SE | Fair | Morehead, KY |
| WKLEFull power | 57 mi | 194° SSW | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| WTZP-LDLow power | 57 mi | 87° E | Poor | Portsmouth, OH |
How Brooksville compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Brooksville ranks 82nd of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 38 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 Independence, 31 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Brooksville: 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 321° NW, the direction of WLWT (NBC), 39 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 Brooksville, KY?
ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Brooksville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Brooksville, KY?
NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 39 miles NW of Brooksville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Brooksville, KY?
Fox is on channel 56 from WDKY-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles SSW of Brooksville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Brooksville, KY?
CW is on channel 27.2 from WKYT-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles SSW of Brooksville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Telemundo in Brooksville, KY?
Telemundo is on channel 25 from WBQC-LD, broadcasting from 38 miles NW of Brooksville. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brooksville?
20 transmitters within 70 miles of Brooksville; around 15 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 Brooksville?
Point your antenna NW, at about 322°. The main network towers for Brooksville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Brooksville?
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 Fox from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brooksville?
WDKY-TV (Fox), 57 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Brooksville?
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 Kentucky · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Brooksville; signal estimates ignore terrain.