TV channels & antenna towers in Stratford, Oklahoma

Stratford has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KTEN (CW), 38 miles to the SE.

29TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
38 mito the closest tower
1,535population

Network channels in Stratford

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKTENCW10.2 38 mi143° SE GoodAda, OK
UNIKUOK-CDUnivision36 53 mi324° NW PoorOklahoma City, OK
FOXKXIIFox12.3 54 mi170° S FairSherman, TX
FOXKOKH-TVFox25 60 mi330° NNW GoodOklahoma City, OK
TLMKTUZ-TVTelemundo30 61 mi331° NNW GoodShawnee, OK
ABCKOCO-TVABC5 61 mi331° NNW FairOklahoma City, OK
IONKOPX-TVION62 61 mi331° NNW FairOklahoma City, OK
CWKAUT-TVCW43 61 mi331° NNW GoodOklahoma City, OK
NBCKFOR-TVNBC4 61 mi331° NNW GoodOklahoma City, OK
TBNKTBO-TVTrinity14 62 mi331° NNW FairOklahoma City, OK
CBSKWTV-DTCBS9 63 mi332° NNW GoodOklahoma City, OK

Over-the-air TV in Stratford

With roughly 1,540 residents, Stratford is a small community in Oklahoma. Our map shows 29 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Stratford, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles 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 10.2 (KTEN), 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). 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 Stratford

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Stratford 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 60 miles northwest of Stratford (330° NNW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Stratford at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Stratford

The farthest main network tower for Stratford is KWTV-DT (CBS), 63 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Stratford

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K26PA-DLow power40 mi 195° SSWPoorArdmore, OK
K36KE-DTranslator43 mi 195° SSWPoorArdmore, OK
KCYH-LDLow power44 mi 198° SSWPoorArdmore, OK
KOHC-CDClass A48 mi 325° NWPoorOklahoma City, OK
K20MH-DTranslator48 mi 239° WSWPoorDuncan, OK
KLHO-LDLow power49 mi 325° NWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KUOT-CDClass A49 mi 325° NWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KTOU-LDLow power51 mi 323° NWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KOCY-LDLow power53 mi 324° NWPoorOklahoma City, OK
KWRW-LDTranslator54 mi 327° NNWPoorOklahoma City, OK
K20OH-DLow power54 mi 170° SPoorArdmore, OK
K28QF-DLow power54 mi 170° SPoorSherman, TX
KOCBFull power60 mi 330° NNWGoodOklahoma City, OK
KOCMFull power61 mi 331° NNWFairNorman, OK
KSBIFull power63 mi 332° NNWFairOklahoma City, OK
KETA-TVFull power63 mi 332° NNWFairOklahoma City, OK
KBZC-LDLow power63 mi 332° NNWPoorOklahoma City, OK
K27MV-DTranslator64 mi 150° SSEPoorDurant, OK

How Stratford compares with the rest of Oklahoma

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Stratford ranks 92nd of 244 places in Oklahoma: more than the typical Oklahoma town (13). Its nearest major network tower is 38 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

42% of Oklahoma's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Shawnee, 37 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Stratford: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 332° NNW, the direction of KWTV-DT (CBS), 63 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 14 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 Stratford, OK?

ABC is on channel 5 from KOCO-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Stratford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Stratford, OK?

CBS is on channel 9 from KWTV-DT, broadcasting from 63 miles NNW of Stratford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Stratford, OK?

NBC is on channel 4 from KFOR-TV, broadcasting from 61 miles NNW of Stratford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Stratford, OK?

Fox is on channel 25 from KOKH-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles NNW of Stratford. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Stratford, OK?

CW is on channel 10.2 from KTEN, broadcasting from 38 miles SE of Stratford. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Stratford; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Stratford?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 331°. The main network towers for Stratford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Stratford?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Stratford?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Stratford?

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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