TV channels & antenna towers in Afton, Oklahoma
Afton has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36II-D, 33 miles to the NE.
Network channels in Afton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKODE-TVABC | 12 | 35 mi | 40° NE | Good | Joplin, MO |
| NBCKSNFNBC | 16 | 35 mi | 40° NE | Good | Joplin, MO |
| IONKPJO-LDION | 49.6 | 38 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Pittsburg, KS |
| CBSKOAM-TVCBS | 7 | 39 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Pittsburg, KS |
| CWKFJXCW | 14.2 | 39 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Pittsburg, KS |
| TBNKDOR-TVTrinity | 17 | 46 mi | 255° WSW | Good | Bartlesville, OK |
| UNIKWNL-CDUnivision | 14 | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Winslow, AR |
| NBCKNWA-TVNBC | 51 | 59 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | Rogers, AR |
| FOXKOKI-TVFox | 23 | 61 mi | 221° SW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| CWKQCW-DTCW | 19 | 61 mi | 221° SW | Good | Muskogee, OK |
| CBSKOTV-DTCBS | 6 | 61 mi | 221° SW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| NBCKJRH-TVNBC | 2 | 61 mi | 221° SW | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| ABCKTULABC | 8 | 62 mi | 216° SW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| CWKHOG-TVCW | 29.2 | 68 mi | 133° SE | Poor | Fayetteville, AR |
| UNIKUTU-CDUnivision | 25 | 68 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Afton
Afton, Oklahoma has a population of about 1,050. There are 39 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 18 full-power, 6 Class A and 15 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Afton, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 26 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Tulsa, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Tulsa's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 12 (KODE-TV), CBS on channel 6 (KOTV-DT), NBC on channel 16 (KSNF), Fox on channel 23 (KOKI-TV), CW on channel 19 (KQCW-DT), ION on channel 49.6 (KPJO-LD), Univision on channel 14 (KWNL-CD) and Trinity on channel 17 (KDOR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (very weak signal). 6 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 Afton
Point your antenna NE, at about 40°. The main network towers for Afton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KODE-TV and KSNF, transmit from the same tower site about 35 miles northeast of Afton (40° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Afton at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Afton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Afton
The farthest main network tower for Afton is KSNF (NBC), 35 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KOTV-DT (CBS), 61 miles southwest and KOKI-TV (Fox), 61 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Afton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K36II-DLow power | 33 mi | 53° NE | Poor | Joplin, MO |
| KGCS-LDLow power | 35 mi | 38° NE | Weak | Joplin, MO |
| K34NJ-DLow power | 35 mi | 38° NE | Weak | Joplin, MO |
| KOZJFull power | 35 mi | 41° NE | Fair | Joplin, MO |
| KJLN-LDLow power | 37 mi | 44° NE | Weak | Joplin, MO |
| KRLJ-LDLow power | 38 mi | 24° NNE | Weak | Joplin, MO |
| KRSU-TVFull power | 41 mi | 241° WSW | Fair | Claremore, OK |
| K28NT-DLow power | 42 mi | 124° ESE | Poor | Bentonville & Rogers, AR |
| K16IS-DLow power | 50 mi | 16° NNE | Poor | Pittsburg, KS |
| KEGW-CDClass A | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Siloam Springs, AR |
| KWFT-LDLow power | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Siloam Springs, AR |
| KKAF-LDLow power | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Fayetteville, AR |
| KPBI-CDClass A | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Bentonville, AR |
| KFFS-CDClass A | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Fayetteville, AR |
| KAJL-LDLow power | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Fayetteville, AR |
| KFLU-LDLow power | 57 mi | 131° SE | Poor | Fayetteville, AR |
| KXNWFull power | 59 mi | 109° ESE | Weak | Eureka Springs, AR |
| KWOGFull power | 61 mi | 136° SE | Poor | Springdale, AR |
| KMYT-TVFull power | 61 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KOED-TVFull power | 61 mi | 221° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KJNM-LDLow power | 63 mi | 90° E | Poor | Cassville, MO |
| KTZT-CDClass A | 67 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KXAP-LDLow power | 67 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| K30OK-DLow power | 68 mi | 237° WSW | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
How Afton compares with the rest of Oklahoma
With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Afton ranks 92nd of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 35 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
44% of Oklahoma's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Joplin, 37 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Afton: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 40° NE, the direction of KSNF (NBC), 35 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 14 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 ABC in Afton, OK?
ABC is on channel 12 from KODE-TV, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Afton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Afton, OK?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOTV-DT, broadcasting from 61 miles SW of Afton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Afton, OK?
NBC is on channel 16 from KSNF, broadcasting from 35 miles NE of Afton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Afton, OK?
Fox is on channel 23 from KOKI-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles SW of Afton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Afton, OK?
CW is on channel 19 from KQCW-DT, broadcasting from 61 miles SW of Afton. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Afton?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Afton; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Afton?
Point your antenna NE, at about 40°. The main network towers for Afton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Afton?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up CBS and Fox from up to 61 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Afton?
KOTV-DT (CBS), 61 miles southwest and KOKI-TV (Fox), 61 miles southwest, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Afton?
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 Oklahoma · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Afton; signal estimates ignore terrain.