TV channels & antenna towers in Owasso, Oklahoma
Owasso has 20 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 KTZT-CD, 10 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Owasso
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKUTU-CDUnivision | 25 | 11 mi | 223° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| TBNKDOR-TVTrinity | 17 | 18 mi | 15° NNE | Strong | Bartlesville, OK |
| FOXKOKI-TVFox | 23 | 19 mi | 150° SSE | Strong | Tulsa, OK |
| CBSKOTV-DTCBS | 6 | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| NBCKJRH-TVNBC | 2 | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| CWKQCW-DTCW | 19 | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Strong | Muskogee, OK |
| ABCKTULABC | 8 | 25 mi | 147° SSE | Strong | Tulsa, OK |
| IONKTPX-TVION | 44 | 34 mi | 207° SSW | Good | Okmulgee, OK |
Over-the-air TV in Owasso
Owasso is a town of about 34,500 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, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 19 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 0 farther 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 strongest network signals here 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 Owasso
Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Owasso 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 19 miles southeast of Owasso (150° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Owasso at fair strength or better, 63% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Owasso, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Owasso
The farthest main network tower for Owasso is KTUL (ABC), 25 miles away with a strong 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 Owasso
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTZT-CDClass A | 10 mi | 223° SW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| KXAP-LDLow power | 10 mi | 221° SW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| K30OK-DLow power | 11 mi | 223° SW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| KTUO-LDLow power | 15 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| K27OB-DLow power | 15 mi | 222° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KZLL-LDLow power | 15 mi | 232° SW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KUOC-LDLow power | 15 mi | 232° SW | Fair | Enid, OK |
| KRSU-TVFull power | 16 mi | 56° ENE | Good | Claremore, OK |
| KGEBFull power | 17 mi | 199° SSW | Fair | Tulsa, OK |
| KWHBFull power | 17 mi | 199° SSW | Good | Tulsa, OK |
| KMYT-TVFull power | 19 mi | 150° SSE | Strong | Tulsa, OK |
| KOED-TVFull power | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Good | Tulsa, OK |
How Owasso compares with the rest of Oklahoma
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Owasso ranks 25th of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Tulsa, 11 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Owasso: 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 147° SSE, the direction of KTUL (ABC), 25 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 Owasso, OK?
ABC is on channel 8 from KTUL, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Owasso. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Owasso, OK?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOTV-DT, broadcasting from 20 miles SSE of Owasso. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Owasso, OK?
NBC is on channel 2 from KJRH-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles SSE of Owasso. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is Fox in Owasso, OK?
Fox is on channel 23 from KOKI-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles SSE of Owasso. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Owasso, OK?
CW is on channel 19 from KQCW-DT, broadcasting from 20 miles SSE of Owasso. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Owasso?
20 transmitters within 70 miles of Owasso; around 20 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 Owasso?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 149°. The main network towers for Owasso sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Owasso?
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 Owasso?
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 Owasso?
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 Owasso; signal estimates ignore terrain.