You can get 14 free TV channels in Carlisle, KY
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Carlisle. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 6 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: SSW (197°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SSW (197°), 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 Carlisle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 27.7 mi | SW (227°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 36 | ABC | WTVQ-DT Lexington, KY · Full Power | 27.6 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 27.6 mi | SW (225°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 33.9 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 38 | PBS | WKMR Morehead, KY · Full Power | 35.4 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 52.4 mi | SSE (158°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 34.1 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 61.3 mi | NNW (336°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 60.8 mi | NNW (336°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 61.7 mi | NNW (335°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | FOX | WXIX-TV Newport, KY · Full Power | 62.2 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 44.5 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | MyNetworkTV | WSTR-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 66.6 mi | NNW (337°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 50.7 mi | SW (224°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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