TV channels & antenna towers in Hendron, Kentucky
Hendron has 14 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKPD, 4.5 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Hendron
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWPSD-TVNBC | 6 | 22 mi | 299° WNW | Good | Paducah, KY |
| ABCWSIL-TVABC | 3 | 42 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Harrisburg, IL |
| CWKFVS-TVCW | 12.2 | 55 mi | 299° WNW | Weak | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| TLMWQWQ-LDTelemundo | 18 | 55 mi | 299° WNW | Poor | Paducah, KY |
| FOXKBSIFox | 23 | 57 mi | 297° WNW | Good | Cape Girardeau, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Hendron
With roughly 4,690 residents, Hendron is a town in Kentucky. Our map shows 14 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 1 Class A, 3 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 3 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 8 farther out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Paducah, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Paducah's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (WSIL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WPSD-TV), Fox on channel 23 (KBSI), CW on channel 12.2 (KFVS-TV) and Telemundo on channel 18 (WQWQ-LD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 115 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 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 Hendron
Point your antenna NW, at about 320°. The main network towers for Hendron sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hendron at fair strength or better, 67% 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 Hendron, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hendron
The farthest main network tower for Hendron is WSIL-TV (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KBSI (Fox), 57 miles northwest, 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.
WKPD is only 4.5 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 Hendron
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKPDFull power | 4.5 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Paducah, KY |
| WKMUFull power | 24 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Murray, KY |
| WDKAFull power | 30 mi | 325° NW | Good | Paducah, KY |
| WTCTFull power | 42 mi | 329° NNW | Good | Marion, IL |
| WUWT-LDLow power | 47 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Union City, TN |
| K10KM-DTranslator | 54 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| KJBW-LDLow power | 56 mi | 243° WSW | Poor | New Madrid, MO |
| W15BU-DClass A | 58 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Johnson City, IL |
| WKMA-TVFull power | 62 mi | 80° E | Weak | Madisonville, KY |
How Hendron compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Hendron ranks 239th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 22 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 Paducah, 3.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hendron: 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 341° NNW, the direction of WSIL-TV (ABC), 42 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 7 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 Hendron, KY?
ABC is on channel 3 from WSIL-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles NNW of Hendron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Hendron, KY?
NBC is on channel 6 from WPSD-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles WNW of Hendron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Hendron, KY?
Fox is on channel 23 from KBSI, broadcasting from 57 miles WNW of Hendron. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Hendron, KY?
CW is on channel 12.2 from KFVS-TV, broadcasting from 55 miles WNW of Hendron. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Telemundo in Hendron, KY?
Telemundo is on channel 18 from WQWQ-LD, broadcasting from 55 miles WNW of Hendron. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hendron?
14 transmitters within 70 miles of Hendron; around 7 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 Hendron?
Point your antenna NW, at about 320°. The main network towers for Hendron sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hendron?
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 Hendron?
KBSI (Fox), 57 miles northwest, 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 Hendron?
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 Hendron; signal estimates ignore terrain.