You can get 19 free channels in ZIP 40536 (Lexington-Fayette, KY)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 40536 · 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: ESE (119°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (119°), 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 40536
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 | 6.2 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 27 | CBS | WKYT-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 5.7 mi | E (83°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 18 | NBC | WLEX-TV Lexington, KY · Full Power | 6.2 mi | E (87°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 56 | FOX | WDKY-TV Danville, KY · Full Power | 14.5 mi | SE (135°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 46 | PBS | WKLE Lexington, KY · Full Power | 14.4 mi | SE (136°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 67 | ION | WUPX-TV Richmond, KY · Full Power | 19.2 mi | SSW (210°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 65 | Religious | WLJC-TV Beattyville, KY · Full Power | 53.9 mi | ESE (122°) | High VHF RF 7 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 52 | PBS | WKON Owenton, KY · Full Power | 38.0 mi | NNW (334°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | WCPO-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 75.7 mi | N (0°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | ABC | WHAS-TV Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.2 mi | WNW (288°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | WKRC-TV Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 75.1 mi | N (0°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 32 | CBS | WLKY Louisville, KY · Full Power | 75.5 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 14 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 3 | NBC | WAVE Louisville, KY · Full Power | 75.5 mi | WNW (289°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | NBC | WLWT Cincinnati, OH · Full Power | 75.6 mi | N (359°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | FOX | WDRB Louisville, KY · Full Power | 76.2 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 29 | PBS | WKSO-TV Somerset, KY · Full Power | 62.1 mi | SSW (196°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 58 | MyNetworkTV | WBKI Salem, IN · Full Power | 76.2 mi | WNW (287°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 21 | ION | WBNA Louisville, KY · Full Power | 67.9 mi | W (271°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | WBON-LD Richmond, KY · Low Power | 32.1 mi | SE (143°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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