TV channels & antenna towers in Del City, Oklahoma
Del City has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWRW-LD, 2.3 miles to the W.
Network channels in Del City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUOK-CDUnivision | 36 | 4.3 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| FOXKOKH-TVFox | 25 | 7.9 mi | 340° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| TLMKTUZ-TVTelemundo | 30 | 8.5 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Shawnee, OK |
| ABCKOCO-TVABC | 5 | 8.8 mi | 342° NNW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| IONKOPX-TVION | 62 | 9.2 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| CWKAUT-TVCW | 43 | 9.2 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| NBCKFOR-TVNBC | 4 | 9.2 mi | 343° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| TBNKTBO-TVTrinity | 14 | 9.6 mi | 345° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| CBSKWTV-DTCBS | 9 | 11 mi | 346° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Del City
Del City is a town of about 22,000 people in Oklahoma. There are 21 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 4 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
20 of them are within 25 miles of Del City, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 0 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 9 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 5 (KOCO-TV), CBS on channel 9 (KWTV-DT), NBC on channel 4 (KFOR-TV), Fox on channel 25 (KOKH-TV), 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 (strong signal) and Univision (good 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 Del City
Point your antenna NNW, at about 343°. The main network towers for Del City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, KOKH-TV, KTUZ-TV, KOCO-TV, KOPX-TV and KAUT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 7.9 miles north of Del City (340° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Del City at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Del City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Del City
The farthest main network tower for Del City is KWTV-DT (CBS), 11 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KWRW-LD is only 2.3 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Del City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWRW-LDTranslator | 2.3 mi | 272° W | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOCY-LDLow power | 4.3 mi | 244° WSW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KTOU-LDLow power | 5.0 mi | 221° SW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KLHO-LDLow power | 5.1 mi | 192° SSW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KUOT-CDClass A | 5.1 mi | 193° SSW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOHC-CDClass A | 5.5 mi | 185° S | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOCBFull power | 7.9 mi | 340° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOCMFull power | 8.5 mi | 343° NNW | Good | Norman, OK |
| KSBIFull power | 11 mi | 346° NNW | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KETA-TVFull power | 11 mi | 346° NNW | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KBZC-LDLow power | 11 mi | 346° NNW | Fair | Oklahoma City, OK |
| K35MV-DTranslator | 33 mi | 290° WNW | Weak | Concho, OK |
How Del City compares with the rest of Oklahoma
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Del City ranks 25th of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
14% of Oklahoma's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Midwest City, 2.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Del City: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 346° NNW, the direction of KWTV-DT (CBS), 11 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 20 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 Del City, OK?
ABC is on channel 5 from KOCO-TV, broadcasting from 8.8 miles NNW of Del City. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Del City, OK?
CBS is on channel 9 from KWTV-DT, broadcasting from 11 miles NNW of Del City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Del City, OK?
NBC is on channel 4 from KFOR-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles NNW of Del City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Del City, OK?
Fox is on channel 25 from KOKH-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles NNW of Del City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Del City, OK?
CW is on channel 43 from KAUT-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles NNW of Del City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Del City?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of Del City; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Del City?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 343°. The main network towers for Del City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Del City?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Del City?
KWRW-LD is only 2.3 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Del City?
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.
TV channels in nearby Oklahoma cities
- Midwest City2.5 mi
- Oklahoma City4.6 mi
- Moore7.5 mi
- The Village10 mi
- Choctaw10 mi
- Warr Acres11 mi
- Bethany12 mi
- Edmond15 mi
- Norman15 mi
- Harrah16 mi
- Newcastle16 mi
- Mustang16 mi
- Yukon19 mi
- Noble21 mi
- Piedmont22 mi
- Tuttle23 mi
- Blanchard24 mi
- Union City28 mi
- El Reno30 mi
- Purcell30 mi
- Shawnee30 mi
- Guthrie30 mi
- Meeker31 mi
- Tecumseh31 mi
More: all TV stations in Oklahoma · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Del City; signal estimates ignore terrain.