TV channels & antenna towers in Oologah, Oklahoma
Oologah has 20 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDOR-TV (Trinity), 5.9 miles to the NW.
Network channels in Oologah
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKDOR-TVTrinity | 17 | 5.9 mi | 324° NW | Strong | Bartlesville, OK |
| UNIKUTU-CDUnivision | 25 | 26 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| FOXKOKI-TVFox | 23 | 29 mi | 177° S | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| CBSKOTV-DTCBS | 6 | 30 mi | 176° S | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| NBCKJRH-TVNBC | 2 | 30 mi | 176° S | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| CWKQCW-DTCW | 19 | 30 mi | 176° S | Good | Muskogee, OK |
| ABCKTULABC | 8 | 33 mi | 171° S | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| IONKTPX-TVION | 44 | 48 mi | 209° SSW | Good | Okmulgee, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Oologah
Oologah is a small community of about 1,180 people in Oklahoma. There are 20 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 2 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
4 of them are within 25 miles of Oologah, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is 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 (fair signal). 5 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 Oologah
Point your antenna S, at about 175°. The main network towers for Oologah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, KOKI-TV, KOTV-DT, KJRH-TV and KQCW-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles south of Oologah (177° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oologah at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Oologah, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Oologah
The farthest main network tower for Oologah is KTUL (ABC), 33 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KDOR-TV is only 5.9 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 Oologah
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRSU-TVFull power | 6.4 mi | 120° ESE | Strong | Claremore, OK |
| KTZT-CDClass A | 25 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KXAP-LDLow power | 25 mi | 217° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| K30OK-DLow power | 26 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KMYT-TVFull power | 29 mi | 177° S | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| KTUO-LDLow power | 29 mi | 218° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KOED-TVFull power | 30 mi | 176° S | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| K27OB-DLow power | 30 mi | 218° SW | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| KZLL-LDLow power | 30 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Tulsa, OK |
| KUOC-LDLow power | 30 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Enid, OK |
| KGEBFull power | 31 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KWHBFull power | 31 mi | 206° SSW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
How Oologah compares with the rest of Oklahoma
With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Oologah ranks 74th of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 5.9 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 Owasso, 15 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Oologah: 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 171° S, the direction of KTUL (ABC), 33 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 17 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 Oologah, OK?
ABC is on channel 8 from KTUL, broadcasting from 33 miles S of Oologah. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Oologah, OK?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOTV-DT, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Oologah. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Oologah, OK?
NBC is on channel 2 from KJRH-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Oologah. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Oologah, OK?
Fox is on channel 23 from KOKI-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Oologah. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Oologah, OK?
CW is on channel 19 from KQCW-DT, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Oologah. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oologah?
20 transmitters within 70 miles of Oologah; around 17 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 Oologah?
Point your antenna S, at about 175°. The main network towers for Oologah sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Oologah?
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 Oologah?
KDOR-TV is only 5.9 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 Oologah?
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
- Collinsville9.2 mi
- Claremore11 mi
- Owasso15 mi
- Chelsea17 mi
- Skiatook17 mi
- Catoosa18 mi
- Nowata18 mi
- Inola23 mi
- Pryor Creek24 mi
- Pryor24 mi
- Bartlesville26 mi
- Tulsa26 mi
- Barnsdall26 mi
- Broken Arrow28 mi
- Sand Springs31 mi
- Jenks33 mi
- Vinita33 mi
- Coweta34 mi
- Locust Grove35 mi
- Bixby36 mi
- Glenpool38 mi
- Pawhuska38 mi
- Hominy38 mi
- Sapulpa38 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 Oologah; signal estimates ignore terrain.