TV channels & antenna towers in Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKMA-TV, 19 miles to the WSW.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
7,622population

Network channels in Morehead

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWBKOCW13.3 43 mi109° ESE FairBowling Green, KY
TLMWBGS-CDTelemundo34 43 mi109° ESE WeakBowling Green, KY
ABCWEHTABC25 46 mi333° NNW FairEvansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC14 47 mi336° NNW GoodEvansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox44.2 47 mi335° NNW GoodEvansville, IN
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo15 50 mi354° N PoorEvansville, IN
IONWELW-LDION30.3 53 mi337° NNW PoorEvansville, IN
CWWTVWCW7 53 mi349° N GoodEvansville, IN
NBCWNKYNBC40 57 mi106° ESE PoorBowling Green, KY
NBCWNKY-LDNBC40 57 mi106° ESE PoorBowling Green, KY
IONWNPX-TVION28 58 mi152° SSE GoodFranklin, TN

Over-the-air TV in Morehead

With roughly 7,620 residents, Morehead is a town in Kentucky. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 4 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 5 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Morehead, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 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 25 (WEHT), NBC on channel 14 (WFIE), Fox on channel 44.2 (WEVV-TV), CW on channel 7 (WTVW), ION on channel 28 (WNPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 34 (WBGS-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WTVF in Nashville, TN, 73 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (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 Morehead

Point your antenna NNW, at about 335°. The main network towers for Morehead sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, WBKO and WBGS-CD, transmit from the same tower site about 43 miles east of Morehead (109° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Morehead at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Morehead

The farthest main network tower for Morehead is WEVV-TV (Fox), 47 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 Morehead

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WKMA-TVFull power19 mi 253° WSWGoodMadisonville, KY
WKGB-TVFull power32 mi 113° ESEFairBowling Green, KY
WKOHFull power41 mi 348° NNWFairOwensboro, KY
WKYU-TVFull power43 mi 109° ESEFairBowling Green, KY
W06DG-DLow power47 mi 336° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WEEV-LDLow power47 mi 335° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power47 mi 335° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WCZU-LDLow power47 mi 99° EPoorBowling Green, KY
W26FM-DLow power48 mi 94° EPoorGlasgow, KY
WNINFull power49 mi 354° NFairEvansville, IN
WDLH-LDLow power50 mi 354° NPoorEvansville, IN
WTSN-CDClass A50 mi 354° NPoorEvansville, IN
WCKV-LDLow power52 mi 191° SPoorClarksville, TN
WEIN-LDLow power53 mi 337° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
W10DG-DLow power55 mi 335° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power55 mi 335° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WDNZ-LDLow power56 mi 114° ESEPoorBowling Green, KY
W23BV-DLow power62 mi 332° NNWPoorEvansville, IN
WPBM-CDClass A67 mi 116° ESEPoorScottsville, KY
WDHC-LDLow power68 mi 186° SPoorDickson-Nashville, TN

How Morehead compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Morehead ranks 166th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 43 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 Hopkinsville, 33 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Morehead: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 335° NNW, the direction of WEVV-TV (Fox), 47 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 11 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 Morehead, KY?

ABC is on channel 25 from WEHT, broadcasting from 46 miles NNW of Morehead. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Morehead, KY?

NBC is on channel 14 from WFIE, broadcasting from 47 miles NNW of Morehead. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Morehead, KY?

Fox is on channel 44.2 from WEVV-TV, broadcasting from 47 miles NNW of Morehead. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Morehead, KY?

CW is on channel 7 from WTVW, broadcasting from 53 miles N of Morehead. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Telemundo in Morehead, KY?

Telemundo is on channel 34 from WBGS-CD, broadcasting from 43 miles ESE of Morehead. Estimated signal: weak.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Morehead; around 11 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 Morehead?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 335°. The main network towers for Morehead sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Morehead?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Morehead?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Morehead?

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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