TV channels & antenna towers in Florence, Kentucky

Florence has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCVN-TV, 6.8 miles to the ENE.

26TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
6.8 mito the closest tower
32,227population

Network channels in Florence

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 9.5 mi26° NNE StrongNewport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC5 10 mi33° NNE StrongCincinnati, OH
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 11 mi39° NE GoodCincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 11 mi38° NE StrongCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 11 mi38° NE GoodCincinnati, OH
IONWKOI-TVION43 54 mi22° NNE GoodRichmond, IN
CWWBDTCW26 54 mi22° NNE GoodSpringfield, OH
NBCWDTNNBC2 54 mi22° NNE GoodDayton, OH
ABCWKEFABC22 54 mi21° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CBSWHIO-TVCBS7 55 mi22° NNE GoodDayton, OH
CWWKYT-TVCW27.2 67 mi170° S WeakLexington, KY
ABCWTVQ-DTABC36 68 mi169° S WeakLexington, KY
NBCWLEX-TVNBC18 68 mi169° S WeakLexington, KY

Over-the-air TV in Florence

With roughly 32,200 residents, Florence is a town in Kentucky. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 19 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

10 of them are within 25 miles of Florence, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, OH, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 26 (WBDT), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good 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 Florence

Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Florence sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WXIX-TV and WLWT, transmit from the same tower site about 9.5 miles northeast of Florence (26° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Florence at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Florence

The farthest main network tower for Florence is WCPO-TV (ABC), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WHIO-TV (CBS), 55 miles north, 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.

WXIX-TV is only 9.5 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Florence

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WCVN-TVFull power6.8 mi 71° ENEGoodCovington, KY
WDYC-LDLow power9.6 mi 26° NNEGoodCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power10 mi 33° NNEStrongOxford, OH
WCETFull power10 mi 33° NNEStrongCincinnati, OH
WSTR-TVFull power15 mi 22° NNEGoodCincinnati, OH
W23DM-DTranslator28 mi 145° SEWeakFalmouth, KY
WKONFull power34 mi 197° SSWFairOwenton, KY
W16EB-DTranslator37 mi 116° ESEPoorAugusta, KY
WPTDFull power54 mi 22° NNEFairDayton, OH
WRCX-LDLow power54 mi 21° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WRGT-TVFull power54 mi 21° NNEGoodDayton, OH
WLWD-LDLow power54 mi 21° NNEPoorDayton, OH
WZCD-LDLow power54 mi 21° NNEPoorDayton, OH

How Florence compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Florence ranks 14th of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 9.5 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

23% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Cincinnati, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Florence: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 38° NE, the direction of WCPO-TV (ABC), 11 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 18 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 Florence, KY?

ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Florence. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Florence, KY?

CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles NNE of Florence. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Florence, KY?

NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 10 miles NNE of Florence. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Florence, KY?

Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 9.5 miles NNE of Florence. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Florence, KY?

CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 54 miles NNE of Florence. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Florence?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Florence; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Florence?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 33°. The main network towers for Florence sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Florence?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up CBS from up to 55 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Florence?

WHIO-TV (CBS), 55 miles north, 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 Florence?

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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