TV channels & antenna towers in Windy Hills, Kentucky
Windy Hills has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WJYL-CD, 12 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Windy Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBCWAVENBC | 3 | 12 mi | 302° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CBSWLKYCBS | 32 | 12 mi | 302° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| FOXWDRBFox | 41 | 13 mi | 294° WNW | Strong | Louisville, KY |
| CWWBKICW | 58 | 13 mi | 294° WNW | Strong | Salem, IN |
| ABCWHAS-TVABC | 11 | 13 mi | 296° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| IONWUPX-TVION | 67 | 62 mi | 123° ESE | Fair | Richmond, KY |
| CWWKYT-TVCW | 27.2 | 69 mi | 103° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| ABCWTVQ-DTABC | 36 | 69 mi | 103° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
| NBCWLEX-TVNBC | 18 | 69 mi | 103° ESE | Weak | Lexington, KY |
Over-the-air TV in Windy Hills
Windy Hills is a small community of about 2,430 people in Kentucky. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 5 Class A, 2 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 13 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther out. Four of the 9 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) and ION on channel 67 (WUPX-TV). 5 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 Windy Hills
Point your antenna WNW, at about 299°. The main network towers for Windy Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WAVE, WLKY, WDRB, WBKI and WHAS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles northwest of Windy Hills (302° WNW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 6 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Windy Hills at fair strength or better, 83% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Windy Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Windy Hills
The farthest main network tower for Windy Hills is WHAS-TV (ABC), 13 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
WAVE is only 12 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 Windy Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJYL-CDClass A | 12 mi | 302° WNW | Good | Jeffersonville, IN |
| WMYO-CDClass A | 12 mi | 302° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WKPC-TVFull power | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKMJ-TVFull power | 12 mi | 301° WNW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WDYL-LDLow power | 13 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNM-LDTranslator | 13 mi | 300° WNW | Fair | Louisville, KY |
| WBNAFull power | 18 mi | 201° SSW | Good | Louisville, KY |
| WKUT-LDLow power | 19 mi | 240° WSW | Fair | Bowling Green, KY |
| WRLW-CDClass A | 33 mi | 313° NW | Fair | Salem, IN |
| WKZT-TVFull power | 42 mi | 196° SSW | Fair | Elizabethtown, KY |
| WKONFull power | 48 mi | 68° ENE | Fair | Owenton, KY |
| WLCU-CDClass A | 66 mi | 167° SSE | Poor | Campbellsville, KY |
| WJTS-CDClass A | 68 mi | 277° W | Poor | Jasper, IN |
How Windy Hills compares with the rest of Kentucky
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Windy Hills ranks 45th of 275 places in Kentucky: more than the typical Kentucky town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 12 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 Jeffersonville, 5.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Windy Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 296° WNW, the direction of WHAS-TV (ABC), 13 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 17 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 Windy Hills, KY?
ABC is on channel 11 from WHAS-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Windy Hills. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Windy Hills, KY?
CBS is on channel 32 from WLKY, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Windy Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Windy Hills, KY?
NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Windy Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Windy Hills, KY?
Fox is on channel 41 from WDRB, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Windy Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Windy Hills, KY?
CW is on channel 58 from WBKI, broadcasting from 13 miles WNW of Windy Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Windy Hills?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Windy Hills; around 17 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 Windy Hills?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 299°. The main network towers for Windy Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Windy Hills?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Windy Hills?
WAVE is only 12 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 Windy Hills?
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 Windy Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.