You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 40601 (Frankfort, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40601 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 8 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: SE (131°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (131°), 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 40601
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 | 28.7 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 20.3 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 29.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 29.3 mi | ESE (118°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 38.6 mi | SE (129°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 53.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 53.8 mi | W (279°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 32.5 mi | SSE (162°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 53.7 mi | W (279°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 52.9 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 14 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 52.9 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 38.4 mi | SE (130°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 50.1 mi | WSW (254°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 64.7 mi | NNE (18°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 64.0 mi | NNE (18°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 64.2 mi | NNE (17°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | WKPC-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 53.0 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 68 | PBS | WKMJ-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 53.0 mi | W (280°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 69.3 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 78.1 mi | ESE (123°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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