You can get 17 free channels in ZIP 40356 (Nicholasville, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40356 · 6 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
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 (72°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ENE (72°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 40356
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 | 14.5 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 14.5 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 14.5 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 13.3 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 13.1 mi | E (88°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 8.6 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 52.0 mi | ESE (110°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 50.8 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WBON-LD Richmond, KY · Low Power | 27.1 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 77.3 mi | WNW (296°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.8 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 89.2 mi | ESE (121°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.8 mi | WNW (297°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 77.2 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 47.0 mi | NNW (344°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 77.2 mi | WNW (296°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 65.7 mi | W (280°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Nicholasville, KY Free TV Channels (1.3 mi from ZIP 40356 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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