TV channels & antenna towers in Okolona, Kentucky
Okolona has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 15 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBNA, 8.3 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Okolona
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 17 mi | 329° NNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 17 mi | 329° NNW | Strong | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 17 mi | 330° NNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 18 mi | 334° NNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 18 mi | 334° NNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| IONWUPX-TVION | 67 | 60 mi | 114° ESE | Fair | Richmond, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Okolona
Okolona, Kentucky has a population of about 17,100. There are 19 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 15 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther out. Four of the 6 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 Okolona
Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Okolona sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WDRB, WBKI, WHAS-TV, WAVE and WLKY, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles northwest of Okolona (329° NNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Okolona 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 Okolona, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Okolona
The farthest main network tower for Okolona is WAVE (NBC), 18 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 Okolona
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBNAFull power | 8.3 mi | 206° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 13 mi | 269° W | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 17 mi | 333° NNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 17 mi | 333° NNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 18 mi | 334° NNW | Fair | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 18 mi | 334° NNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 18 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 18 mi | 332° NNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 33 mi | 195° SSW | Fair | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 38 mi | 326° NW | Weak | Salem, IN |
| WKONFull power | 54 mi | 61° ENE | Weak | Owenton, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 58 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 66 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Jasper, IN |
How Okolona compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 15 stations at fair strength or better, Okolona ranks 82nd 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 Louisville, 8.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Okolona: 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 334° NNW, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 18 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 15 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 Okolona, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Okolona. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Okolona, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 18 miles NNW of Okolona. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Okolona, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 18 miles NNW of Okolona. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Okolona, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Okolona. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Okolona, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 17 miles NNW of Okolona. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Okolona?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Okolona; around 15 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 Okolona?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 332°. The main network towers for Okolona sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Okolona?
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 Okolona?
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 Okolona?
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 Okolona; signal estimates ignore terrain.