You can get 17 free TV channels in Nicholasville, KY
6 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Nicholasville. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
6 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 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: ENE (77°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (77°), 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 Nicholasville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 13.5 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 13.5 mi | NE (41°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 13.5 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 13.4 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 13.1 mi | E (94°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 9.5 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 52.5 mi | ESE (111°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WBON-LD Richmond, KY · Low Power | 27.8 mi | SE (125°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.7 mi | WNW (295°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.2 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 89.9 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.2 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 45.7 mi | NNW (343°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 52.1 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 76.6 mi | WNW (295°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 65.5 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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