TV channels & antenna towers in Sandy Hook, Kentucky

Sandy Hook has 26 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, 16 miles to the WNW.

Open Sandy Hook in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

630population

Network channels in Sandy Hook

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWSAZ-TVNBC	3	57 mi	59° ENE	Good	Huntington, WV
CWWQCWCW	30	57 mi	59° ENE	Good	Portsmouth, OH
CBSWOWK-TVCBS	13	58 mi	59° ENE	Fair	Huntington, WV
IONWLPX-TVION	29	58 mi	59° ENE	Fair	Charleston, WV
CBSWYMT-TVCBS	57	62 mi	183° S	Weak	Hazard, KY
FOXWDKY-TVFox	56	67 mi	258° WSW	Fair	Danville, KY
ABCWTVQ-DTABC	36	69 mi	267° W	Weak	Lexington, KY
NBCWLEX-TVNBC	18	69 mi	267° W	Weak	Lexington, KY
CWWKYT-TVCW	27.2	70 mi	268° W	Weak	Lexington, KY
ABCWCHS-TVABC	8	70 mi	71° ENE	Fair	Charleston, WV

Over-the-air TV in Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook, Kentucky has a population of about 630. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 19 full-power, 4 low-power and 3 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.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Three of the 10 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). 9 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 Sandy Hook

The main network towers around Sandy Hook are in different directions: ABC 71° ENE (70 mi), CBS 59° ENE (58 mi), NBC 59° ENE (57 mi) and Fox 258° WSW (67 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 57 miles northeast of Sandy Hook (59° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Sandy Hook

The farthest main network tower for Sandy Hook is WCHS-TV (ABC), 70 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 Sandy Hook

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	16 mi	293° WNW	Good	Morehead, KY
W32FD-DTranslator	28 mi	87° E	Poor	Louisa, KY
WKASFull power	38 mi	46° NE	Fair	Ashland, KY
WLJC-TVFull power	44 mi	222° SW	Good	Beattyville, KY
WTZP-LDLow power	44 mi	9° N	Poor	Portsmouth, OH
W26EW-DLow power	46 mi	59° ENE	Poor	Huntington, WV
WTSFFull power	46 mi	59° ENE	Weak	Ashland, KY
WHWV-LDTranslator	50 mi	64° ENE	Poor	Huntington, WV
WHJC-LPLow power	56 mi	118° ESE	Poor	Williamson, WV
WVPB-TVFull power	58 mi	60° ENE	Fair	Huntington, WV
WKHAFull power	62 mi	183° S	Weak	Hazard, KY
WBON-LDLow power	63 mi	242° WSW	Poor	Richmond, KY
WKPI-TVFull power	64 mi	149° SSE	Weak	Pikeville, KY
WKLEFull power	67 mi	258° WSW	Poor	Lexington, KY
W16EB-DTranslator	67 mi	315° NW	Poor	Augusta, KY
WVAH-TVFull power	70 mi	71° ENE	Fair	Charleston, WV

How Sandy Hook compares with the rest of Kentucky

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Sandy Hook ranks 166th of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 57 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, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Sandy Hook: 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 71° ENE, the direction of WCHS-TV (ABC), 70 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 Sandy Hook, KY?

ABC is on channel 8 from WCHS-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles ENE of Sandy Hook. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Sandy Hook, KY?

CBS is on channel 13 from WOWK-TV, broadcasting from 58 miles ENE of Sandy Hook. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Sandy Hook, KY?

NBC is on channel 3 from WSAZ-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles ENE of Sandy Hook. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Sandy Hook, KY?

Fox is on channel 56 from WDKY-TV, broadcasting from 67 miles WSW of Sandy Hook. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Sandy Hook, KY?

CW is on channel 30 from WQCW, broadcasting from 57 miles ENE of Sandy Hook. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Sandy Hook?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Sandy Hook; 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 Sandy Hook?

What kind of antenna do I need in Sandy Hook?

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 173° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Sandy Hook?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Sandy Hook?

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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