TV channels & antenna towers in Westwood, Kentucky
Westwood has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WKAS, 3.1 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Westwood
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWSAZ-TVNBC | 3 | 24 mi | 85° E | Good | Huntington, WV |
| CWWQCWCW | 30 | 24 mi | 85° E | Strong | Portsmouth, OH |
| CBSWOWK-TVCBS | 13 | 25 mi | 86° E | Fair | Huntington, WV |
| IONWLPX-TVION | 29 | 25 mi | 86° E | Good | Charleston, WV |
| ABCWCHS-TVABC | 8 | 42 mi | 97° E | Good | Charleston, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Westwood
With roughly 4,750 residents, Westwood is a town in Kentucky. Our map shows 18 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
9 of them are within 25 miles of Westwood, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 5 network stations in range are licensed to Huntington, WV, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Huntington'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), CW on channel 30 (WQCW) and ION on channel 29 (WLPX-TV). No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WDKY-TV in Danville, KY, 99 miles to the southwest. 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 Westwood
Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Westwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WSAZ-TV, WQCW, WOWK-TV and WLPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 24 miles east of Westwood (85° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westwood at fair strength or better, all arrive from the east, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Westwood, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Westwood
The farthest main network tower for Westwood is WCHS-TV (ABC), 42 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WKAS is only 3.1 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 Westwood
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKASFull power | 3.1 mi | 118° ESE | Strong | Ashland, KY |
| W26EW-DLow power | 15 mi | 107° ESE | Fair | Huntington, WV |
| WTSFFull power | 15 mi | 107° ESE | Fair | Ashland, KY |
| WHWV-LDTranslator | 21 mi | 106° ESE | Fair | Huntington, WV |
| WTZP-LDLow power | 24 mi | 313° NW | Fair | Portsmouth, OH |
| WVPB-TVFull power | 25 mi | 88° E | Fair | Huntington, WV |
| W32FD-DTranslator | 26 mi | 173° S | Poor | Louisa, KY |
| WVAH-TVFull power | 42 mi | 97° E | Good | Charleston, WV |
| WKMRFull power | 45 mi | 242° WSW | Fair | Morehead, KY |
| WOCW-LDLow power | 48 mi | 91° E | Poor | Charleston, WV |
| W27EF-DLow power | 55 mi | 97° E | Poor | Charleston, WV |
| WHJC-LPLow power | 59 mi | 155° SSE | Poor | Williamson, WV |
| WOUB-TVFull power | 64 mi | 26° NNE | Weak | Athens, OH |
How Westwood compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Westwood ranks 118th of 275 places in Kentucky: the same as the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 24 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 Ashland, 1.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Westwood: 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 97° E, the direction of WCHS-TV (ABC), 42 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 13 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 Westwood, KY?
ABC is on channel 8 from WCHS-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles E of Westwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Westwood, KY?
CBS is on channel 13 from WOWK-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles E of Westwood. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Westwood, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WSAZ-TV, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Westwood. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Westwood, KY?
CW is on channel 30 from WQCW, broadcasting from 24 miles E of Westwood. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Westwood?
18 transmitters within 70 miles of Westwood; around 13 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 Westwood?
Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Westwood sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Westwood?
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 Westwood?
WKAS is only 3.1 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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Westwood?
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 Westwood; signal estimates ignore terrain.