TV channels & antenna towers in Marion, Kentucky

Marion has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKMA-TV, 33 miles to the ESE.

Open Marion in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

33 mito the closest tower

2,986population

Network channels in Marion

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWEHTABC	25	46 mi	37° NE	Fair	Evansville, IN
ABCWSIL-TVABC	3	48 mi	294° WNW	Good	Harrisburg, IL
FOXWEVV-TVFox	44.2	48 mi	37° NE	Good	Evansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC	14	49 mi	39° NE	Fair	Evansville, IN
NBCWPSD-TVNBC	6	50 mi	259° W	Good	Paducah, KY
IONWELW-LDION	30.3	53 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Evansville, IN
CWWTVWCW	7	62 mi	39° NE	Fair	Evansville, IN
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo	15	63 mi	44° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN

Over-the-air TV in Marion

Marion is a town of about 2,990 people in Kentucky. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 26 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 3 Class A and 10 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 24 farther out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Evansville, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Evansville's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (WSIL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WPSD-TV), Fox on channel 44.2 (WEVV-TV), CW on channel 7 (WTVW), ION on channel 30.3 (WELW-LD) and Telemundo on channel 15 (WYYW-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 103 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak 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 Marion

The main network towers around Marion are in different directions: ABC 294° WNW (48 mi), NBC 259° W (50 mi) and Fox 37° NE (48 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WEHT and WEVV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 46 miles northeast of Marion (37° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Marion at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Marion

The farthest main network tower for Marion is WPSD-TV (NBC), 50 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Marion

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WKMA-TVFull power	33 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Madisonville, KY
WKPDFull power	36 mi	243° WSW	Fair	Paducah, KY
WDKAFull power	47 mi	275° W	Good	Paducah, KY
WEEV-LDLow power	48 mi	37° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power	48 mi	37° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W06DG-DLow power	49 mi	39° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WKMUFull power	51 mi	210° SSW	Weak	Murray, KY
W10DG-DLow power	53 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power	53 mi	30° NNE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEIN-LDLow power	53 mi	33° NNE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WTCTFull power	54 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Marion, IL
W23BV-DLow power	54 mi	22° NNE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WKOHFull power	55 mi	49° NE	Poor	Owensboro, KY
W15BU-DClass A	58 mi	308° NW	Poor	Johnson City, IL
WNINFull power	63 mi	44° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power	63 mi	44° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WTSN-CDClass A	63 mi	44° NE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WCKV-LDLow power	68 mi	144° SE	Poor	Clarksville, TN

How Marion compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Marion ranks 187th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 46 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

29% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Paducah, 33 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Marion: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 259° W, the direction of WPSD-TV (NBC), 50 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 10 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 Marion, KY?

ABC is on channel 3 from WSIL-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles WNW of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Marion, KY?

NBC is on channel 6 from WPSD-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles W of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Marion, KY?

Fox is on channel 44.2 from WEVV-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles NE of Marion. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Marion, KY?

CW is on channel 7 from WTVW, broadcasting from 62 miles NE of Marion. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Marion, KY?

Telemundo is on channel 15 from WYYW-CD, broadcasting from 63 miles NE of Marion. Estimated signal: very weak.

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

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Marion; around 10 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Marion?

What kind of antenna do I need in Marion?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 138° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Marion?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Marion?

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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