TV channels & antenna towers in Silver Grove, Kentucky
Silver Grove has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WCVN-TV, 6.2 miles to the W.
Network channels in Silver Grove
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWKRC-TVCW | 12.2 | 8.2 mi | 313° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| ABCWCPO-TVABC | 9 | 8.6 mi | 317° NW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| TLMWBQC-LDTelemundo | 25 | 8.6 mi | 317° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| NBCWLWTNBC | 5 | 9.4 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| FOXWXIX-TVFox | 19 | 10 mi | 306° NW | Strong | Newport, KY |
| IONWKOI-TVION | 43 | 48 mi | 9° N | Good | Richmond, IN |
| CWWBDTCW | 26 | 48 mi | 9° N | Good | Springfield, OH |
| NBCWDTNNBC | 2 | 48 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| ABCWKEFABC | 22 | 48 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| CBSWHIO-TVCBS | 7 | 49 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| CWWKYT-TVCW | 27.2 | 69 mi | 181° S | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| ABCWTVQ-DTABC | 36 | 69 mi | 180° S | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| NBCWLEX-TVNBC | 18 | 69 mi | 180° S | Weak | Lexington, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Silver Grove
Silver Grove, Kentucky has a population of about 1,120. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 19 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Silver Grove, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Cincinnati, OH, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cincinnati's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (WCPO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WHIO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (WLWT), Fox on channel 19 (WXIX-TV), CW on channel 26 (WBDT), ION on channel 43 (WKOI-TV) and Telemundo on channel 25 (WBQC-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 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 Silver Grove
Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Silver Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WKRC-TV, WCPO-TV and WLWT, transmit from the same tower site about 8.2 miles northwest of Silver Grove (313° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Silver Grove at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Silver Grove, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Silver Grove
The farthest main network tower for Silver Grove is WXIX-TV (Fox), 10 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WHIO-TV (CBS), 49 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
WCPO-TV is only 8.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Silver Grove
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCVN-TVFull power | 6.2 mi | 268° W | Good | Covington, KY |
| WPTOFull power | 9.4 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Oxford, OH |
| WCETFull power | 9.4 mi | 311° NW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| WDYC-LDLow power | 10 mi | 306° NW | Good | Cincinnati, OH |
| WSTR-TVFull power | 13 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Cincinnati, OH |
| W23DM-DTranslator | 25 mi | 172° S | Weak | Falmouth, KY |
| W16EB-DTranslator | 28 mi | 132° SE | Weak | Augusta, KY |
| WKONFull power | 42 mi | 213° SSW | Fair | Owenton, KY |
| WPTDFull power | 48 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WRCX-LDLow power | 48 mi | 9° N | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WRGT-TVFull power | 48 mi | 9° N | Good | Dayton, OH |
| WLWD-LDLow power | 48 mi | 9° N | Poor | Dayton, OH |
| WZCD-LDLow power | 48 mi | 9° N | Poor | Dayton, OH |
How Silver Grove compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Silver Grove ranks 14th of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 8.2 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
23% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Covington, 7.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Silver Grove: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 306° NW, the direction of WXIX-TV (Fox), 10 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 18 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 Silver Grove, KY?
ABC is on channel 9 from WCPO-TV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles NW of Silver Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Silver Grove, KY?
CBS is on channel 7 from WHIO-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles N of Silver Grove. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Silver Grove, KY?
NBC is on channel 5 from WLWT, broadcasting from 9.4 miles NW of Silver Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Silver Grove, KY?
Fox is on channel 19 from WXIX-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles NW of Silver Grove. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Silver Grove, KY?
CW is on channel 26 from WBDT, broadcasting from 48 miles N of Silver Grove. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Silver Grove?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Silver Grove; around 18 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Silver Grove?
Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Silver Grove sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Silver Grove?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks. Picking up CBS from up to 49 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Silver Grove?
WHIO-TV (CBS), 49 miles north, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Silver Grove?
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 Silver Grove; signal estimates ignore terrain.