TV channels & antenna towers in Hurstbourne Acres, Kentucky

Hurstbourne Acres has 21 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 WBNA, 16 miles to the SW.

21TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
1,874population

Network channels in Hurstbourne Acres

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWAVENBC3 17 mi308° NW StrongLouisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS32 17 mi308° NW StrongLouisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox41 17 mi302° WNW StrongLouisville, KY
CWWBKICW58 17 mi302° WNW StrongSalem, IN
ABCWHAS-TVABC11 17 mi304° WNW FairLouisville, KY
IONWUPX-TVION67 58 mi121° ESE FairRichmond, KY
CWWKYT-TVCW27.2 66 mi101° E WeakLexington, KY
ABCWTVQ-DTABC36 66 mi101° E WeakLexington, KY
NBCWLEX-TVNBC18 66 mi101° E WeakLexington, KY

Over-the-air TV in Hurstbourne Acres

Hurstbourne Acres, Kentucky has a population of about 1,870. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 4 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. 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.

13 of them are within 25 miles of Hurstbourne Acres, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 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 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 Hurstbourne Acres

Point your antenna NW, at about 306°. The main network towers for Hurstbourne Acres sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WAVE, WLKY, WDRB, WBKI and WHAS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles northwest of Hurstbourne Acres (308° 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 Hurstbourne Acres 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 Hurstbourne Acres, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Hurstbourne Acres

The farthest main network tower for Hurstbourne Acres is WHAS-TV (ABC), 17 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Hurstbourne Acres

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WBNAFull power16 mi 215° SWGoodLouisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power17 mi 308° NWGoodLouisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power17 mi 308° NWGoodLouisville, KY
WJYL-CDClass A17 mi 308° NWFairJeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A17 mi 308° NWFairLouisville, KY
WDYL-LDLow power17 mi 306° NWFairLouisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator17 mi 306° NWFairLouisville, KY
WKUT-LDLow power20 mi 253° WSWFairBowling Green, KY
WRLW-CDClass A38 mi 314° NWWeakSalem, IN
WKZT-TVFull power40 mi 200° SSWFairElizabethtown, KY
WKONFull power47 mi 63° ENEFairOwenton, KY
WLCU-CDClass A62 mi 168° SSEPoorCampbellsville, KY

How Hurstbourne Acres compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Hurstbourne Acres 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, 2.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Hurstbourne Acres: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 304° WNW, the direction of WHAS-TV (ABC), 17 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 16 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 Hurstbourne Acres, KY?

ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Hurstbourne Acres. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Hurstbourne Acres, KY?

CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 17 miles NW of Hurstbourne Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Hurstbourne Acres, KY?

NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 17 miles NW of Hurstbourne Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Hurstbourne Acres, KY?

Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Hurstbourne Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Hurstbourne Acres, KY?

CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 17 miles WNW of Hurstbourne Acres. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hurstbourne Acres?

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Hurstbourne Acres; 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 Hurstbourne Acres?

Point your antenna NW, at about 306°. The main network towers for Hurstbourne Acres sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Hurstbourne Acres?

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 Hurstbourne Acres?

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 Hurstbourne Acres?

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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