TV channels & antenna towers in Buechel, Kentucky
Buechel has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBNA, 13 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Buechel
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 15 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 15 mi | 315° NW | Strong | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 15 mi | 316° NW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 15 mi | 321° NW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 15 mi | 321° NW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| IONWUPX-TVION | 67 | 60 mi | 118° ESE | Fair | Richmond, KY |
| CWWKYT-TVCW | 27.2 | 69 mi | 99° E | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| ABCWTVQ-DTABC | 36 | 69 mi | 99° E | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| NBCWLEX-TVNBC | 18 | 69 mi | 99° E | Weak | Lexington, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Buechel
Buechel, Kentucky has a population of about 7,290. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 5 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Buechel, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 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 Buechel
Point your antenna NW, at about 319°. The main network towers for Buechel sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WDRB, WBKI, WHAS-TV, WAVE and WLKY, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles northwest of Buechel (315° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Buechel at fair strength or better, 83% 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 Buechel, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Buechel
The farthest main network tower for Buechel is WAVE (NBC), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Buechel
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBNAFull power | 13 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 15 mi | 321° NW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 15 mi | 321° NW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 15 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 15 mi | 321° NW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 16 mi | 319° NW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 16 mi | 319° NW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 16 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 37 mi | 320° NW | Weak | Salem, IN |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 37 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WKONFull power | 51 mi | 63° ENE | Weak | Owenton, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 61 mi | 165° SSE | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 68 mi | 281° WNW | Poor | Jasper, IN |
How Buechel compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Buechel ranks 82nd of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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, 4.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Buechel: 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 WAVE (NBC), 15 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 Buechel, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Buechel. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Buechel, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Buechel. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Buechel, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Buechel. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Buechel, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Buechel. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Buechel, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 15 miles NW of Buechel. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Buechel?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Buechel; 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 Buechel?
Point your antenna NW, at about 319°. The main network towers for Buechel sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Buechel?
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 Buechel?
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 Buechel?
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
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- Highview3.9 mi
- Saint Matthews4.0 mi
- Okolona4.2 mi
- Fern Creek4.3 mi
- Jeffersontown4.8 mi
- Lyndon5.1 mi
- Douglass Hills6.1 mi
- Middletown7.1 mi
- Louisville7.1 mi
- Fairdale8.5 mi
- Hillview8.8 mi
- Shively9.3 mi
- Saint Dennis11 mi
- Mount Washington12 mi
- Pleasure Ridge Park12 mi
- Valley Station13 mi
- Shepherdsville15 mi
- Buckner17 mi
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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 Buechel; signal estimates ignore terrain.