You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 40517 (Lexington-Fayette, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40517 · 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: E (100°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (100°), 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 40517
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 | 6.3 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 6.1 mi | NE (50°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 6.3 mi | NE (56°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 11.6 mi | SE (128°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 11.4 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 17.0 mi | SW (218°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 51.4 mi | ESE (120°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WBON-LD Richmond, KY · Low Power | 29.0 mi | SE (140°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 78.2 mi | WNW (290°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 77.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | CBS | WYMT-TV Hazard, KY · Full Power | 90.0 mi | SE (127°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 77.5 mi | WNW (291°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 78.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 41.3 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 59.3 mi | SSW (198°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 60.5 mi | ENE (77°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 78.1 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 69.0 mi | W (273°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Lexington-Fayette, KY Free TV Channels (4.3 mi from ZIP 40517 center) · Browse all Kentucky cities & ZIPs.
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