TV channels & antenna towers in La Grange, Kentucky

La Grange has 32 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJYL-CD, 25 miles to the W.

32TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
25 mito the closest tower
8,619population

Network channels in La Grange

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCWAVENBC3 25 mi264° W StrongLouisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS32 25 mi264° W GoodLouisville, KY
ABCWHAS-TVABC11 26 mi262° W FairLouisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox41 26 mi261° W StrongLouisville, KY
CWWBKICW58 26 mi261° W GoodSalem, IN
IONWUPX-TVION67 57 mi138° SE GoodRichmond, KY
CWWKYT-TVCW27.2 59 mi115° ESE FairLexington, KY
ABCWTVQ-DTABC36 59 mi115° ESE FairLexington, KY
NBCWLEX-TVNBC18 59 mi115° ESE FairLexington, KY
FOXWXIX-TVFox19 67 mi42° NE WeakNewport, KY
NBCWLWTNBC5 68 mi43° NE WeakCincinnati, OH
FOXWDKY-TVFox56 68 mi122° ESE WeakDanville, KY
CWWKRC-TVCW12.2 68 mi44° NE PoorCincinnati, OH
ABCWCPO-TVABC9 69 mi43° NE WeakCincinnati, OH
TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo25 69 mi43° NE PoorCincinnati, OH

Over-the-air TV in La Grange

With roughly 8,620 residents, La Grange is a town in Kentucky. Our map shows 32 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 23 full-power, 3 Class A, 4 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 17 farther out. Four of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Louisville, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Louisville's stations.

The best-placed network stations 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), ION on channel 67 (WUPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 9 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 La Grange

Point your antenna W, at about 263°. The main network towers for La Grange 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 25 miles west of La Grange (264° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for La Grange

The farthest main network tower for La Grange is WDRB (Fox), 26 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 La Grange

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WJYL-CDClass A25 mi 264° WFairJeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A25 mi 264° WFairLouisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power25 mi 264° WGoodLouisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power25 mi 264° WFairLouisville, KY
WDYL-LDLow power25 mi 263° WFairLouisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator25 mi 263° WFairLouisville, KY
WKONFull power32 mi 75° ENEFairOwenton, KY
WBNAFull power33 mi 218° SWFairLouisville, KY
WKUT-LDLow power35 mi 238° WSWWeakBowling Green, KY
WRLW-CDClass A41 mi 289° WNWWeakSalem, IN
WKZT-TVFull power56 mi 207° SSWPoorElizabethtown, KY
W23DM-DTranslator60 mi 72° ENEPoorFalmouth, KY
WCVN-TVFull power64 mi 47° NEPoorCovington, KY
WDYC-LDLow power67 mi 42° NEPoorCincinnati, OH
WPTOFull power68 mi 43° NEWeakOxford, OH
WCETFull power68 mi 43° NEWeakCincinnati, OH
WKLEFull power68 mi 122° ESEPoorLexington, KY

How La Grange compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, La Grange ranks 45th of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 25 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, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in La Grange: 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 261° W, the direction of WDRB (Fox), 26 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 17 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 La Grange, KY?

ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles W of La Grange. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in La Grange, KY?

CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 25 miles W of La Grange. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in La Grange, KY?

NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 25 miles W of La Grange. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in La Grange, KY?

Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 26 miles W of La Grange. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in La Grange, KY?

CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 26 miles W of La Grange. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in La Grange?

32 transmitters within 70 miles of La Grange; around 17 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 La Grange?

Point your antenna W, at about 263°. The main network towers for La Grange sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in La Grange?

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 La Grange?

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 La Grange?

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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