TV channels & antenna towers in Coldstream, Kentucky
Coldstream has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJYL-CD, 17 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Coldstream
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 17 mi | 283° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 17 mi | 283° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 18 mi | 279° W | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 18 mi | 278° W | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 18 mi | 278° W | Strong | Salem, IN |
| IONWUPX-TVION | 67 | 59 mi | 128° SE | Fair | Richmond, KY |
| CWWKYT-TVCW | 27.2 | 64 mi | 107° ESE | Fair | Lexington, KY |
| ABCWTVQ-DTABC | 36 | 64 mi | 107° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| NBCWLEX-TVNBC | 18 | 64 mi | 107° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Coldstream
Coldstream is a small community of about 1,140 people in Kentucky. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 4 Class A, 2 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 12 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther 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 strongest network signals here 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 Coldstream
Point your antenna W, at about 281°. The main network towers for Coldstream sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WAVE, WLKY, WHAS-TV, WDRB and WBKI, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles west of Coldstream (283° 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 Coldstream at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Coldstream, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Coldstream
The farthest main network tower for Coldstream is WDRB (Fox), 18 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 Coldstream
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 | 17 mi | 283° WNW | Fair | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 17 mi | 283° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 17 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 23 mi | 213° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 25 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 36 mi | 303° WNW | Weak | Salem, IN |
| WKONFull power | 41 mi | 69° ENE | Fair | Owenton, KY |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 47 mi | 202° SSW | Weak | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 68 mi | 172° S | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| W23DM-DTranslator | 69 mi | 69° ENE | Poor | Falmouth, KY |
How Coldstream compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Coldstream ranks 63rd of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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, 8.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Coldstream: 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 278° W, the direction of WDRB (Fox), 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 16 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 Coldstream, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles W of Coldstream. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Coldstream, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Coldstream. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Coldstream, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Coldstream. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Coldstream, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 18 miles W of Coldstream. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Coldstream, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 18 miles W of Coldstream. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Coldstream?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Coldstream; around 16 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 Coldstream?
Point your antenna W, at about 281°. The main network towers for Coldstream sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Coldstream?
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 Coldstream?
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 Coldstream?
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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- Douglass Hills5.5 mi
- Lyndon5.8 mi
- Buckner6.6 mi
- Saint Matthews8.3 mi
- Jeffersontown8.6 mi
- La Grange10 mi
- Buechel11 mi
- Fern Creek11 mi
- Newburg13 mi
- Highview13 mi
- Louisville13 mi
- Okolona15 mi
- Shelbyville18 mi
- Shively18 mi
- Mount Washington18 mi
- Eminence19 mi
- Hillview19 mi
Nearby cities in other states
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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 Coldstream; signal estimates ignore terrain.