TV channels & antenna towers in Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Okmulgee has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 12 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTPX-TV (ION), 17 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in Okmulgee
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONKTPX-TVION | 44 | 17 mi | 328° NNW | Strong | Okmulgee, OK |
| ABCKTULABC | 8 | 31 mi | 39° NE | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| CBSKOTV-DTCBS | 6 | 32 mi | 30° NNE | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| NBCKJRH-TVNBC | 2 | 32 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| CWKQCW-DTCW | 19 | 32 mi | 30° NNE | Good | Muskogee, OK |
| FOXKOKI-TVFox | 23 | 32 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| UNIKUTU-CDUnivision | 25 | 36 mi | 357° N | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| TBNKDOR-TVTrinity | 17 | 63 mi | 10° N | Fair | Bartlesville, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Okmulgee
Okmulgee, Oklahoma has a population of about 12,200. There are 22 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power, 2 Class A, 6 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 12 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Okmulgee, 17 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 8 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 8 (KTUL), CBS on channel 6 (KOTV-DT), NBC on channel 2 (KJRH-TV), Fox on channel 23 (KOKI-TV), CW on channel 19 (KQCW-DT), ION on channel 44 (KTPX-TV), Univision on channel 25 (KUTU-CD) and Trinity on channel 17 (KDOR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (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 Okmulgee
Point your antenna NNE, at about 32°. The main network towers for Okmulgee sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KOTV-DT, KJRH-TV, KQCW-DT and KOKI-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles northeast of Okmulgee (30° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Okmulgee at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Okmulgee, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Okmulgee
The farthest main network tower for Okmulgee is KOKI-TV (Fox), 32 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Okmulgee
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGEBFull power | 29 mi | 1° N | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KWHBFull power | 29 mi | 1° N | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KOED-TVFull power | 32 mi | 30° NNE | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KMYT-TVFull power | 32 mi | 29° NNE | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| K27OB-DLow power | 34 mi | 353° N | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KTUO-LDLow power | 34 mi | 353° N | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| KZLL-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Poor | Tulsa, OK |
| KUOC-LDLow power | 36 mi | 350° N | Poor | Enid, OK |
| K30OK-DLow power | 36 mi | 357° N | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| KXAP-LDLow power | 37 mi | 359° N | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| KTZT-CDClass A | 37 mi | 358° N | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| K15LM-DTranslator | 46 mi | 162° SSE | Poor | McAlester, OK |
| KOETFull power | 46 mi | 131° SE | Good | Eufaula, OK |
| KRSU-TVFull power | 57 mi | 20° NNE | Weak | Claremore, OK |
How Okmulgee compares with the rest of Oklahoma
With 12 stations at fair strength or better, Okmulgee ranks 132nd of 244 places in Oklahoma: fewer than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 17 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 Bixby, 22 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Okmulgee: 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 29° NNE, the direction of KOKI-TV (Fox), 32 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 12 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 Okmulgee, OK?
ABC is on channel 8 from KTUL, broadcasting from 31 miles NE of Okmulgee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Okmulgee, OK?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOTV-DT, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of Okmulgee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Okmulgee, OK?
NBC is on channel 2 from KJRH-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of Okmulgee. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Okmulgee, OK?
Fox is on channel 23 from KOKI-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of Okmulgee. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Okmulgee, OK?
CW is on channel 19 from KQCW-DT, broadcasting from 32 miles NNE of Okmulgee. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Okmulgee?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Okmulgee; around 12 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 Okmulgee?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 32°. The main network towers for Okmulgee sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Okmulgee?
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.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Okmulgee?
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 Okmulgee?
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
- Beggs10 mi
- Henryetta13 mi
- Bixby22 mi
- Glenpool23 mi
- Okemah23 mi
- Checotah27 mi
- Sapulpa27 mi
- Jenks28 mi
- Bristow28 mi
- Coweta29 mi
- Boley31 mi
- Wetumka31 mi
- Broken Arrow31 mi
- Eufaula32 mi
- Muskogee34 mi
- Sand Springs37 mi
- Tulsa37 mi
- Warner38 mi
- Stroud40 mi
- Wagoner40 mi
- Catoosa41 mi
- Mannford42 mi
- Prague42 mi
- Inola44 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 Okmulgee; signal estimates ignore terrain.