You can get 18 free TV channels in Cynthiana, KY
2 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Cynthiana. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: SSW (204°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (204°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Cynthiana, KY
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 24.3 mi | SSW (193°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 24.6 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 24.6 mi | SSW (192°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 34.7 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 29.3 mi | WNW (290°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 52.4 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 26 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 51.8 mi | NNW (348°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 34.8 mi | S (182°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 57.7 mi | NNW (348°) | UHF RF 18 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 63.3 mi | SSE (147°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 52.8 mi | NNW (346°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 83.9 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 50.7 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 48 | PBS | WCET Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 14 | PBS | WPTO Oxford, OH · Full Power | 52.6 mi | NNW (347°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 83.9 mi | W (269°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 46.0 mi | SSW (207°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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