TV channels & antenna towers in Caney, Kansas
Caney has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDOR-TV (Trinity), 35 miles to the SSE.
Network channels in Caney
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKDOR-TVTrinity | 17 | 35 mi | 165° SSE | Good | Bartlesville, OK |
| UNIKUTU-CDUnivision | 25 | 60 mi | 183° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| CBSKOAM-TVCBS | 7 | 69 mi | 78° ENE | Poor | Pittsburg, KS |
| CWKFJXCW | 14.2 | 69 mi | 78° ENE | Poor | Pittsburg, KS |
| FOXKOKI-TVFox | 23 | 70 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| IONKPJO-LDION | 49.6 | 70 mi | 79° E | Poor | Pittsburg, KS |
| CBSKOTV-DTCBS | 6 | 70 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| NBCKJRH-TVNBC | 2 | 70 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| CWKQCW-DTCW | 19 | 70 mi | 168° SSE | Fair | Muskogee, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Caney
Caney is a small community of about 2,080 people in Kansas. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 2 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 22 farther out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Tulsa, OK, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tulsa's stations.
The strongest network signals here are CBS on channel 6 (KOTV-DT), NBC on channel 2 (KJRH-TV), Fox on channel 23 (KOKI-TV), CW on channel 19 (KQCW-DT), ION on channel 49.6 (KPJO-LD), Univision on channel 25 (KUTU-CD) and Trinity on channel 17 (KDOR-TV). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KTUL in Tulsa, OK, 74 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Caney
Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Caney sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KOKI-TV, KOTV-DT, KJRH-TV and KQCW-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 70 miles south of Caney (168° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Caney at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.
KOTV-DT (CBS), KJRH-TV (NBC) and KOKI-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Caney. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Caney
The farthest main network tower for Caney is KJRH-TV (NBC), 70 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Caney
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRSU-TVFull power | 46 mi | 157° SSE | Fair | Claremore, OK |
| KTZT-CDClass A | 59 mi | 182° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KXAP-LDLow power | 59 mi | 182° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| K30OK-DLow power | 60 mi | 183° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KZLL-LDLow power | 61 mi | 187° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KUOC-LDLow power | 61 mi | 187° S | Poor | Enid, OK |
| KTUO-LDLow power | 62 mi | 185° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| K27OB-DLow power | 63 mi | 185° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| K28NV-DTranslator | 64 mi | 253° WSW | Poor | Ponca City, OK |
| KGEBFull power | 67 mi | 181° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KWHBFull power | 67 mi | 181° S | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KMYT-TVFull power | 70 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| KRLJ-LDLow power | 70 mi | 79° E | Poor | Joplin, MO |
| KOED-TVFull power | 70 mi | 168° SSE | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
How Caney compares with the rest of Kansas
With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Caney ranks 140th of 216 places in Kansas: fewer than the typical Kansas town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 35 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.
36% of Kansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Bartlesville, 18 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Caney: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 168° SSE, the direction of KJRH-TV (NBC), 70 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 5 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is CBS in Caney, KS?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOTV-DT, broadcasting from 70 miles SSE of Caney. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Caney, KS?
NBC is on channel 2 from KJRH-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles SSE of Caney. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Fox in Caney, KS?
Fox is on channel 23 from KOKI-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles SSE of Caney. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Caney, KS?
CW is on channel 19 from KQCW-DT, broadcasting from 70 miles SSE of Caney. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Univision in Caney, KS?
Univision is on channel 25 from KUTU-CD, broadcasting from 60 miles S of Caney. Estimated signal: very weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Caney?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Caney; around 5 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Caney?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Caney sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Caney?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Caney?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Caney?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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More: all TV stations in Kansas · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Caney; signal estimates ignore terrain.