TV channels & antenna towers in Williamsburg, Kentucky
Williamsburg has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVTN-LD, 17 miles to the N.
Network channels in Williamsburg
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWBXX-TVCW | 20 | 45 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Crossville, TN |
| NBCWBIR-TVNBC | 10 | 52 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| IONWPXK-TVION | 54 | 52 mi | 166° SSE | Good | Jellico, TN |
| ABCWATE-TVABC | 6 | 53 mi | 167° SSE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| FOXWTNZFox | 43 | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CBSWVLT-TVCBS | 8 | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Good | Knoxville, TN |
| CBSWYMT-TVCBS | 57 | 62 mi | 60° ENE | Weak | Hazard, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Williamsburg
With roughly 5,290 residents, Williamsburg is a town in Kentucky. Our map shows 22 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 19 farther out. Four of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Knoxville, TN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Knoxville's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 6 (WATE-TV), CBS on channel 8 (WVLT-TV), NBC on channel 10 (WBIR-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WTNZ), CW on channel 20 (WBXX-TV) and ION on channel 54 (WPXK-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 Williamsburg
Point your antenna SSE, at about 167°. The main network towers for Williamsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WBIR-TV, WPXK-TV, WATE-TV, WTNZ and WVLT-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 52 miles south of Williamsburg (166° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Williamsburg at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Williamsburg, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Williamsburg
The farthest main network tower for Williamsburg is WTNZ (Fox), 53 miles away with a good 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 Williamsburg
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVTN-LDLow power | 17 mi | 5° N | Fair | Corbin, KY |
| WVLRFull power | 45 mi | 138° SE | Good | Tazewell, TN |
| WKSO-TVFull power | 47 mi | 309° NW | Fair | Somerset, KY |
| WEZK-LDLow power | 52 mi | 166° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKNX-TVFull power | 52 mi | 166° SSE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| W19FF-DLow power | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKOP-TVFull power | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Knoxville, TN |
| WDTT-LDLow power | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WKXT-LDLow power | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| W30EG-DLow power | 53 mi | 168° SSE | Poor | Knoxville, TN |
| WETP-TVFull power | 60 mi | 114° ESE | Fair | Sneedville, TN |
| WKHAFull power | 62 mi | 60° ENE | Weak | Hazard, KY |
| WBON-LDLow power | 63 mi | 0° N | Poor | Richmond, KY |
| WLJC-TVFull power | 66 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Beattyville, KY |
| WJDP-LDLow power | 70 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Pigeon Forge, TN |
How Williamsburg compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Williamsburg ranks 142nd of 275 places in Kentucky: fewer than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 45 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
29% of Kentucky's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Williamsburg: 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 168° SSE, the direction of WTNZ (Fox), 53 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 12 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 Williamsburg, KY?
ABC is on channel 6 from WATE-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Williamsburg, KY?
CBS is on channel 8 from WVLT-TV, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Williamsburg, KY?
NBC is on channel 10 from WBIR-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles SSE of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Williamsburg, KY?
Fox is on channel 43 from WTNZ, broadcasting from 53 miles SSE of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Williamsburg, KY?
CW is on channel 20 from WBXX-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SSW of Williamsburg. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Williamsburg?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Williamsburg; around 12 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 Williamsburg?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 167°. The main network towers for Williamsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Williamsburg?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Williamsburg?
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.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Williamsburg?
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 Williamsburg; signal estimates ignore terrain.