TV channels & antenna towers in Newcastle, Oklahoma

Newcastle has 31 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 KTOU-LD, 11 miles to the NNE.

31TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
11 mito the closest tower
9,438population

Network channels in Newcastle

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKUOK-CDUnivision36 13 mi24° NNE FairOklahoma City, OK
FOXKOKH-TVFox25 22 mi17° NNE StrongOklahoma City, OK
TLMKTUZ-TVTelemundo30 23 mi17° NNE StrongShawnee, OK
ABCKOCO-TVABC5 23 mi16° NNE GoodOklahoma City, OK
IONKOPX-TVION62 23 mi16° NNE GoodOklahoma City, OK
CWKAUT-TVCW43 23 mi16° NNE GoodOklahoma City, OK
NBCKFOR-TVNBC4 23 mi16° NNE StrongOklahoma City, OK
TBNKTBO-TVTrinity14 24 mi16° NNE GoodOklahoma City, OK
CBSKWTV-DTCBS9 25 mi14° NNE GoodOklahoma City, OK

Over-the-air TV in Newcastle

Newcastle, Oklahoma has a population of about 9,440. Our map shows 31 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 7 low-power and 9 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

20 of them are within 25 miles of Newcastle, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 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 (fair 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 Newcastle

Point your antenna NNE, at about 16°. The main network towers for Newcastle 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 22 miles north of Newcastle (17° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Newcastle 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 Newcastle, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Newcastle

The farthest main network tower for Newcastle is KWTV-DT (CBS), 25 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Newcastle

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KTOU-LDLow power11 mi 30° NNEGoodOklahoma City, OK
KUOT-CDClass A12 mi 43° NEGoodOklahoma City, OK
KLHO-LDLow power12 mi 43° NEGoodOklahoma City, OK
KOHC-CDClass A12 mi 47° NEGoodOklahoma City, OK
KOCY-LDLow power13 mi 24° NNEGoodOklahoma City, OK
KWRW-LDTranslator15 mi 26° NNEFairOklahoma City, OK
KOCBFull power22 mi 17° NNEStrongOklahoma City, OK
KOCMFull power23 mi 17° NNEFairNorman, OK
KSBIFull power25 mi 14° NNEStrongOklahoma City, OK
KETA-TVFull power25 mi 14° NNEFairOklahoma City, OK
KBZC-LDLow power25 mi 14° NNEFairOklahoma City, OK
K35MV-DTranslator33 mi 318° NWWeakConcho, OK
K20MH-DTranslator56 mi 185° SPoorDuncan, OK
K36AB-DTranslator57 mi 222° SWPoorLawton, OK
K21MP-DLow power58 mi 221° SWPoorLawton, OK
K34NE-DLow power58 mi 221° SWPoorLawton, OK
K31MK-DLow power61 mi 222° SWPoorLawton, OK
K14MU-DTranslator66 mi 285° WNWPoorWeatherford, OK
K21IT-DTranslator66 mi 285° WNWPoorWeatherford, OK
K28OX-DTranslator66 mi 285° WNWPoorWeatherford, OK
K36IY-DTranslator66 mi 285° WNWPoorWeatherford, OK
K35MQ-DTranslator66 mi 285° WNWPoorWeatherford, OK

How Newcastle compares with the rest of Oklahoma

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Newcastle ranks 25th of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Moore, 9.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Newcastle: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of KWTV-DT (CBS), 25 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Newcastle, OK?

ABC is on channel 5 from KOCO-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NNE of Newcastle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Newcastle, OK?

CBS is on channel 9 from KWTV-DT, broadcasting from 25 miles NNE of Newcastle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Newcastle, OK?

NBC is on channel 4 from KFOR-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NNE of Newcastle. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Newcastle, OK?

Fox is on channel 25 from KOKH-TV, broadcasting from 22 miles NNE of Newcastle. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Newcastle, OK?

CW is on channel 43 from KAUT-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles NNE of Newcastle. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Newcastle; 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 Newcastle?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 16°. The main network towers for Newcastle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Newcastle?

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 Newcastle?

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.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Newcastle?

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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