TV channels & antenna towers in Radcliff, Kentucky
Radcliff has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 10 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKZT-TV, 12 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Radcliff
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 36 mi | 9° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 36 mi | 9° N | Good | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 36 mi | 9° N | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 37 mi | 10° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 37 mi | 10° N | Good | Louisville, KY |
| NBCWNKYNBC | 40 | 57 mi | 193° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| NBCWNKY-LDNBC | 40 | 57 mi | 193° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| CWWBKOCW | 13.3 | 60 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| TLMWBGS-CDTelemundo | 34 | 60 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| IONWUPX-TVION | 67 | 69 mi | 93° E | Weak | Richmond, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Radcliff
With roughly 22,400 residents, Radcliff is a town in Kentucky. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 10 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Radcliff, 11 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 10 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), ION on channel 67 (WUPX-TV) and Telemundo on channel 34 (WBGS-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 6 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 Radcliff
Point your antenna N, at about 9°. The main network towers for Radcliff 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 36 miles north of Radcliff (9° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Radcliff at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Radcliff, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Radcliff
The farthest main network tower for Radcliff is WAVE (NBC), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
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 Radcliff
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKZT-TVFull power | 12 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 17 mi | 38° NE | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 21 mi | 2° N | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 37 mi | 9° N | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 37 mi | 9° N | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 37 mi | 10° N | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 37 mi | 10° N | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WJYL-CDClass A | 37 mi | 10° N | Weak | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 37 mi | 10° N | Weak | Louisville, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 47 mi | 137° SE | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| W26FM-DLow power | 47 mi | 205° SSW | Poor | Glasgow, KY |
| WCZU-LDLow power | 52 mi | 204° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 53 mi | 352° N | Poor | Salem, IN |
| WKYU-TVFull power | 60 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 63 mi | 307° NW | Poor | Jasper, IN |
| WKGB-TVFull power | 64 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WDNZ-LDLow power | 64 mi | 195° SSW | Poor | Bowling Green, KY |
| WPBM-CDClass A | 70 mi | 186° S | Poor | Scottsville, KY |
How Radcliff compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 10 stations at fair strength or better, Radcliff ranks 187th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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, 30 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Radcliff: 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 10° N, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 37 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 Radcliff, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Radcliff. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Radcliff, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 37 miles N of Radcliff. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Radcliff, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 37 miles N of Radcliff. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Radcliff, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Radcliff. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Radcliff, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 36 miles N of Radcliff. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Radcliff?
28 transmitters within 70 miles of Radcliff; around 10 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 Radcliff?
Point your antenna N, at about 9°. The main network towers for Radcliff sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Radcliff?
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 Radcliff?
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 Radcliff?
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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