TV channels & antenna towers in Burkesville, Kentucky
Burkesville has 17 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, CW and Telemundo. About 3 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WLCU-CD, 38 miles to the N.
Network channels in Burkesville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWNKYNBC | 40 | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| NBCWNKY-LDNBC | 40 | 48 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| CWWBKOCW | 13.3 | 62 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| TLMWBGS-CDTelemundo | 34 | 62 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Burkesville
With roughly 1,520 residents, Burkesville is a small community in Kentucky. Our map shows 17 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 6 full-power, 3 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 3 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 11 farther out. Four of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Bowling Green, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bowling Green's stations.
The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 40 (WNKY), CW on channel 13.3 (WBKO) and Telemundo on channel 34 (WBGS-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WKRN-TV in Nashville, TN, 96 miles to the southwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 87 miles to the southwest. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 4 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 Burkesville
Point your antenna WNW, at about 291°. The main network towers for Burkesville 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 62 miles west of Burkesville (288° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
WNKY (NBC) lies beyond the radio horizon of its transmitter as seen from Burkesville. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Burkesville
The farthest main network tower for Burkesville is WNKY (NBC), 48 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Burkesville
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLCU-CDClass A | 38 mi | 1° N | Weak | Campbellsville, KY |
| WPBM-CDClass A | 40 mi | 275° W | Weak | Scottsville, KY |
| WKSO-TVFull power | 40 mi | 49° NE | Fair | Somerset, KY |
| W14EE-DLow power | 41 mi | 184° S | Poor | Algood, TN |
| WCTEFull power | 43 mi | 178° S | Good | Cookeville, TN |
| W35DZ-DLow power | 43 mi | 178° S | Poor | Cookeville, TN |
| WDNZ-LDLow power | 50 mi | 283° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WCZU-LDLow power | 58 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WWWB-LDLow power | 59 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Clarkrange, TN |
| W26FM-DLow power | 59 mi | 300° WNW | Poor | Glasgow, KY |
| WKYU-TVFull power | 62 mi | 288° WNW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 67 mi | 337° NNW | Poor | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WVTN-LDLow power | 70 mi | 79° ENE | Poor | Corbin, KY |
How Burkesville compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 3 stations at fair strength or better, Burkesville ranks 270th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 48 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 Cookeville, 44 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Burkesville: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 291° WNW, the direction of WNKY (NBC), 48 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 3 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 NBC in Burkesville, KY?
NBC is on channel 40 from WNKY, broadcasting from 48 miles WNW of Burkesville. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Burkesville, KY?
CW is on channel 13.3 from WBKO, broadcasting from 62 miles WNW of Burkesville. Estimated signal: very weak.
What channel is Telemundo in Burkesville, KY?
Telemundo is on channel 34 from WBGS-CD, broadcasting from 62 miles WNW of Burkesville. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Burkesville?
17 transmitters within 70 miles of Burkesville; around 3 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 Burkesville?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 291°. The main network towers for Burkesville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Burkesville?
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 Burkesville?
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 Burkesville?
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 Burkesville; signal estimates ignore terrain.