TV channels & antenna towers in Perkins, Oklahoma

Perkins has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWTV-DT (CBS), 36 miles to the SW.

35TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
36 mito the closest tower
2,857population

Network channels in Perkins

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSKWTV-DTCBS9 36 mi225° SW GoodOklahoma City, OK
TBNKTBO-TVTrinity14 37 mi223° SW GoodOklahoma City, OK
IONKOPX-TVION62 38 mi222° SW GoodOklahoma City, OK
CWKAUT-TVCW43 38 mi222° SW GoodOklahoma City, OK
NBCKFOR-TVNBC4 38 mi222° SW GoodOklahoma City, OK
TLMKTUZ-TVTelemundo30 38 mi222° SW GoodShawnee, OK
ABCKOCO-TVABC5 38 mi222° SW FairOklahoma City, OK
FOXKOKH-TVFox25 39 mi221° SW GoodOklahoma City, OK
UNIKUOK-CDUnivision36 47 mi215° SW PoorOklahoma City, OK
IONKTPX-TVION44 52 mi101° E FairOkmulgee, OK
UNIKUTU-CDUnivision25 60 mi78° ENE PoorTulsa, OK

Over-the-air TV in Perkins

With roughly 2,860 residents, Perkins is a town in Oklahoma. Our map shows 35 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 5 Class A, 12 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 14 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Eight of the 11 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 (good signal) and Univision (very 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 Perkins

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Perkins sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KWTV-DT, KTBO-TV, KOPX-TV, KAUT-TV and KFOR-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles southwest of Perkins (225° SW). 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 Perkins at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Perkins, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Perkins

The farthest main network tower for Perkins is KOKH-TV (Fox), 39 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.

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 Perkins

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KSBIFull power36 mi 225° SWGoodOklahoma City, OK
KETA-TVFull power36 mi 225° SWFairOklahoma City, OK
KBZC-LDLow power36 mi 225° SWWeakOklahoma City, OK
KOCMFull power38 mi 222° SWFairNorman, OK
KOCBFull power39 mi 221° SWGoodOklahoma City, OK
KWRW-LDTranslator44 mi 215° SWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KOCY-LDLow power47 mi 215° SWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KLHO-LDLow power48 mi 210° SSWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KUOT-CDClass A48 mi 210° SSWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KTOU-LDLow power48 mi 213° SSWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KOHC-CDClass A48 mi 209° SSWPoorOklahoma City, OK
K28NV-DTranslator53 mi 359° NPoorPonca City, OK
KZLL-LDLow power55 mi 78° ENEPoorTulsa, OK
KUOC-LDLow power55 mi 78° ENEPoorEnid, OK
K27OB-DLow power57 mi 80° EPoorTulsa, OK
KTUO-LDLow power57 mi 80° EPoorTulsa, OK
K35MV-DTranslator59 mi 245° WSWPoorConcho, OK
K30OK-DLow power60 mi 78° ENEPoorTulsa, OK
KTZT-CDClass A60 mi 77° ENEPoorTulsa, OK
KXAP-LDLow power60 mi 78° ENEPoorTulsa, OK
KGEBFull power61 mi 85° EPoorTulsa, OK
KWHBFull power61 mi 85° EPoorTulsa, OK
K17JN-DLow power62 mi 299° WNWPoorEnid, OK
K32MG-DLow power62 mi 299° WNWPoorEnid, OK

How Perkins compares with the rest of Oklahoma

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Perkins ranks 108th of 244 places in Oklahoma: the same as the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 36 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 Stillwater, 9.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Perkins: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 221° SW, the direction of KOKH-TV (Fox), 39 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 13 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 Perkins, OK?

ABC is on channel 5 from KOCO-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SW of Perkins. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Perkins, OK?

CBS is on channel 9 from KWTV-DT, broadcasting from 36 miles SW of Perkins. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Perkins, OK?

NBC is on channel 4 from KFOR-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SW of Perkins. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Perkins, OK?

Fox is on channel 25 from KOKH-TV, broadcasting from 39 miles SW of Perkins. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Perkins, OK?

CW is on channel 43 from KAUT-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SW of Perkins. Estimated signal: good.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Perkins; around 13 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 Perkins?

Point your antenna SW, at about 223°. The main network towers for Perkins sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Perkins?

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 Perkins?

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 Perkins?

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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