TV channels & antenna towers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWRW-LD, 2.5 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Oklahoma City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUOK-CDUnivision | 36 | 3.6 mi | 174° S | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| FOXKOKH-TVFox | 25 | 5.9 mi | 15° NNE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| TLMKTUZ-TVTelemundo | 30 | 6.6 mi | 15° NNE | Strong | Shawnee, OK |
| ABCKOCO-TVABC | 5 | 6.7 mi | 13° NNE | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| IONKOPX-TVION | 62 | 7.1 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| CWKAUT-TVCW | 43 | 7.1 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| NBCKFOR-TVNBC | 4 | 7.1 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| TBNKTBO-TVTrinity | 14 | 7.7 mi | 13° NNE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| CBSKWTV-DTCBS | 9 | 9.1 mi | 9° N | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a population of about 631,000. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 4 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Oklahoma City is a broadcast hub in its own right: eight of the 9 network stations in range are licensed here.
The strongest network signals here 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 Oklahoma City
Point your antenna NNE, at about 12°. The main network towers for Oklahoma 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 5.9 miles north of Oklahoma City (15° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Oklahoma City
The farthest main network tower for Oklahoma City is KWTV-DT (CBS), 9.1 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
KWRW-LD is only 2.5 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 Oklahoma 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 | 2.5 mi | 132° SE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOCY-LDLow power | 3.6 mi | 174° S | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KTOU-LDLow power | 5.6 mi | 170° S | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOCBFull power | 5.9 mi | 15° NNE | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOCMFull power | 6.6 mi | 15° NNE | Good | Norman, OK |
| KUOT-CDClass A | 7.5 mi | 155° SSE | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KLHO-LDLow power | 7.5 mi | 155° SSE | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KOHC-CDClass A | 8.2 mi | 152° SSE | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KSBIFull power | 9.1 mi | 9° N | Strong | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KETA-TVFull power | 9.1 mi | 9° N | Good | Oklahoma City, OK |
| KBZC-LDLow power | 9.1 mi | 9° N | Fair | Oklahoma City, OK |
| K35MV-DTranslator | 29 mi | 290° WNW | Fair | Concho, OK |
| K14MU-DTranslator | 68 mi | 272° W | Poor | Weatherford, OK |
| K21IT-DTranslator | 68 mi | 272° W | Poor | Weatherford, OK |
| K28OX-DTranslator | 68 mi | 272° W | Poor | Weatherford, OK |
| K36IY-DTranslator | 68 mi | 272° W | Poor | Weatherford, OK |
| K35MQ-DTranslator | 68 mi | 272° W | Poor | Weatherford, OK |
How Oklahoma City compares with the rest of Oklahoma
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Oklahoma City ranks 7th of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 3.6 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
14% of Oklahoma's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Oklahoma 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 9° N, the direction of KWTV-DT (CBS), 9.1 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 21 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 Oklahoma City, OK?
ABC is on channel 5 from KOCO-TV, broadcasting from 6.7 miles NNE of Oklahoma City. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Oklahoma City, OK?
CBS is on channel 9 from KWTV-DT, broadcasting from 9.1 miles N of Oklahoma City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Oklahoma City, OK?
NBC is on channel 4 from KFOR-TV, broadcasting from 7.1 miles NNE of Oklahoma City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Oklahoma City, OK?
Fox is on channel 25 from KOKH-TV, broadcasting from 5.9 miles NNE of Oklahoma City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Oklahoma City, OK?
CW is on channel 43 from KAUT-TV, broadcasting from 7.1 miles NNE of Oklahoma City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oklahoma City?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Oklahoma City; around 21 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 Oklahoma City?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 12°. The main network towers for Oklahoma City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City?
KWRW-LD is only 2.5 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 Oklahoma 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.
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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 Oklahoma City; signal estimates ignore terrain.