You can get 11 free TV channels in Winchester, KY
5 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Winchester. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
5 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: WSW (245°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (245°), 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 Winchester, 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 | 11.3 mi | WNW (281°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 11.8 mi | WNW (283°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 11.3 mi | WNW (281°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 11.0 mi | SW (220°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 11.3 mi | SW (221°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 30.5 mi | WSW (241°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WBON-LD Richmond, KY · Low Power | 23.8 mi | S (175°) | High VHF RF 9 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 39.1 mi | SE (133°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 44.4 mi | ENE (74°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 78.6 mi | SE (135°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 49.4 mi | NW (317°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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