TV channels & antenna towers in Olive Hill, Kentucky

Olive Hill has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKMR, 15 miles to the SW.

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24TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

15 mito the closest tower

1,599population

Network channels in Olive Hill

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWSAZ-TVNBC	3	54 mi	74° ENE	Good	Huntington, WV
CWWQCWCW	30	54 mi	74° ENE	Good	Portsmouth, OH
CBSWOWK-TVCBS	13	54 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Huntington, WV
IONWLPX-TVION	29	54 mi	74° ENE	Good	Charleston, WV
FOXWDKY-TVFox	56	69 mi	245° WSW	Weak	Danville, KY
ABCWTVQ-DTABC	36	69 mi	255° WSW	Weak	Lexington, KY
NBCWLEX-TVNBC	18	69 mi	255° WSW	Weak	Lexington, KY
CWWKYT-TVCW	27.2	69 mi	255° WSW	Weak	Lexington, KY
ABCWCHS-TVABC	8	69 mi	83° E	Fair	Charleston, WV

Over-the-air TV in Olive Hill

With roughly 1,600 residents, Olive Hill is a small community in Kentucky. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 24 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 4 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

1 of them is within 25 miles of Olive Hill, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Lexington, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lexington's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 8 (WCHS-TV), CBS on channel 13 (WOWK-TV), NBC on channel 3 (WSAZ-TV), Fox on channel 56 (WDKY-TV), CW on channel 30 (WQCW) and ION on channel 29 (WLPX-TV). 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 Olive Hill

The main network towers around Olive Hill are in different directions: ABC 83° E (69 mi), CBS 74° ENE (54 mi), NBC 74° ENE (54 mi) and Fox 245° WSW (69 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Four network stations, WSAZ-TV, WQCW, WOWK-TV and WLPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 54 miles east of Olive Hill (74° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Olive Hill at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.

WCHS-TV (ABC) and WDKY-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Olive Hill. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Olive Hill

The farthest main network tower for Olive Hill is WCHS-TV (ABC), 69 miles away with a fair 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 Olive Hill

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WKMRFull power	15 mi	236° SW	Good	Morehead, KY
WTZP-LDLow power	31 mi	18° NNE	Fair	Portsmouth, OH
WKASFull power	32 mi	69° ENE	Fair	Ashland, KY
W32FD-DTranslator	33 mi	113° ESE	Poor	Louisa, KY
W26EW-DLow power	43 mi	79° ENE	Poor	Huntington, WV
WTSFFull power	43 mi	79° ENE	Weak	Ashland, KY
WHWV-LDTranslator	48 mi	82° E	Poor	Huntington, WV
WVPB-TVFull power	54 mi	75° ENE	Fair	Huntington, WV
WLJC-TVFull power	55 mi	210° SSW	Fair	Beattyville, KY
W16EB-DTranslator	56 mi	306° NW	Poor	Augusta, KY
WHJC-LPLow power	66 mi	128° SE	Poor	Williamson, WV
W23DM-DTranslator	67 mi	293° WNW	Poor	Falmouth, KY
WKLEFull power	69 mi	245° WSW	Poor	Lexington, KY
WBON-LDLow power	69 mi	231° SW	Poor	Richmond, KY
WVAH-TVFull power	69 mi	83° E	Fair	Charleston, WV

How Olive Hill compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Olive Hill ranks 166th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 54 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 Meads, 26 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Olive Hill: 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 83° E, the direction of WCHS-TV (ABC), 69 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 11 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 Olive Hill, KY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WCHS-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles E of Olive Hill. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Olive Hill, KY?

CBS is on channel 13 from WOWK-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Olive Hill. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Olive Hill, KY?

NBC is on channel 3 from WSAZ-TV, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Olive Hill. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Olive Hill, KY?

Fox is on channel 56 from WDKY-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles WSW of Olive Hill. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Olive Hill, KY?

CW is on channel 30 from WQCW, broadcasting from 54 miles ENE of Olive Hill. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Olive Hill?

24 transmitters within 70 miles of Olive Hill; 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 Olive Hill?

What kind of antenna do I need in Olive Hill?

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 171° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Olive Hill?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Olive Hill?

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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