TV channels & antenna towers in Apache, Oklahoma

Apache has 53 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36AB-D, 19 miles to the SSE.

Open Apache in the live finder

53TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

1,430population

Network channels in Apache

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKSWO-TVABC	7	51 mi	203° SSW	Fair	Lawton, OK
FOXKJTLFox	18	52 mi	203° SSW	Good	Wichita Falls, TX
UNIKUOK-CDUnivision	36	60 mi	53° NE	Poor	Oklahoma City, OK
FOXKOKH-TVFox	25	67 mi	47° NE	Fair	Oklahoma City, OK
ABCKOCO-TVABC	5	68 mi	47° NE	Weak	Oklahoma City, OK
TLMKTUZ-TVTelemundo	30	68 mi	47° NE	Fair	Shawnee, OK
IONKOPX-TVION	62	68 mi	46° NE	Fair	Oklahoma City, OK
CWKAUT-TVCW	43	68 mi	46° NE	Fair	Oklahoma City, OK
NBCKFOR-TVNBC	4	68 mi	46° NE	Fair	Oklahoma City, OK
TBNKTBO-TVTrinity	14	68 mi	46° NE	Weak	Oklahoma City, OK
CBSKAUZ-TVCBS	6	69 mi	188° S	Weak	Wichita Falls, TX
CBSKWTV-DTCBS	9	69 mi	45° NE	Fair	Oklahoma City, OK

Over-the-air TV in Apache

Apache, Oklahoma has a population of about 1,430. Our map shows 53 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 3 Class A, 10 low-power and 25 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

4 of them are within 25 miles of Apache, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 48 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Oklahoma City, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Oklahoma City's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (KSWO-TV), CBS on channel 9 (KWTV-DT), NBC on channel 4 (KFOR-TV), Fox on channel 18 (KJTL), CW on channel 43 (KAUT-TV), ION on channel 62 (KOPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 30 (KTUZ-TV), Univision on channel 36 (KUOK-CD) and Trinity on channel 14 (KTBO-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (very weak signal). 4 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 Apache

The main network towers around Apache are in different directions: ABC 203° SSW (51 mi), CBS 45° NE (69 mi), NBC 46° NE (68 mi) and Fox 203° SSW (52 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Seven network stations, KOKH-TV, KOCO-TV, KTUZ-TV, KOPX-TV and KAUT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 67 miles northeast of Apache (47° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Apache at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

KWTV-DT (CBS), KFOR-TV (NBC) and KJTL (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Apache. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Apache

The farthest main network tower for Apache is KWTV-DT (CBS), 69 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Apache

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 41; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K36AB-DTranslator	19 mi	164° SSE	Fair	Lawton, OK
K21MP-DLow power	20 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Lawton, OK
K34NE-DLow power	20 mi	165° SSE	Fair	Lawton, OK
K31MK-DLow power	21 mi	173° S	Fair	Lawton, OK
K16LO-DTranslator	45 mi	185° S	Poor	Lawton, OK
K14MU-DTranslator	46 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Weatherford, OK
K21IT-DTranslator	46 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Weatherford, OK
K28OX-DTranslator	46 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Weatherford, OK
K36IY-DTranslator	46 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Weatherford, OK
K35MQ-DTranslator	46 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Weatherford, OK
K20MH-DTranslator	50 mi	129° SE	Poor	Duncan, OK
K18IZ-DTranslator	52 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Grandfield, OK
K35MV-DTranslator	54 mi	23° NNE	Poor	Concho, OK
K19AA-DTranslator	58 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
KKTM-LDLow power	59 mi	251° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
K32IC-DTranslator	59 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
K25JO-DTranslator	59 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
K29LJ-DTranslator	59 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
K31NA-DTranslator	59 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
K27MY-DTranslator	59 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
K36NQ-DTranslator	59 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Altus, OK
KTOU-LDLow power	60 mi	55° NE	Poor	Oklahoma City, OK
K31JW-DTranslator	60 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Elk City, OK
K22MA-DTranslator	60 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Elk City, OK
K32OF-DTranslator	60 mi	302° WNW	Poor	Elk City, OK

How Apache compares with the rest of Oklahoma

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Apache ranks 108th of 244 places in Oklahoma: the same as the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 51 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

42% of Oklahoma's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Lawton, 20 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Apache: 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 45° NE, the direction of KWTV-DT (CBS), 69 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 13 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 Apache, OK?

ABC is on channel 7 from KSWO-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SSW of Apache. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Apache, OK?

CBS is on channel 9 from KWTV-DT, broadcasting from 69 miles NE of Apache. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Apache, OK?

NBC is on channel 4 from KFOR-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles NE of Apache. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Apache, OK?

Fox is on channel 18 from KJTL, broadcasting from 52 miles SSW of Apache. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Apache, OK?

CW is on channel 43 from KAUT-TV, broadcasting from 68 miles NE of Apache. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Apache?

53 transmitters within 70 miles of Apache; around 13 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 Apache?

What kind of antenna do I need in Apache?

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. The towers are spread over about 158° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Apache?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Apache?

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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