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TV channels & antenna towers in Bethany, Oregon

Bethany has 56 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KWVT-LD, 6.1 miles to the ESE.

Open Bethany in the live finder
56TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
6.1 mito the closest tower
20,646population

Network channels in Bethany

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKPTVFox12 6.3 mi114° ESE GoodPortland, OR
IONKPXG-TVION22 6.3 mi113° ESE StrongSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 6.3 mi113° ESE StrongPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 6.3 mi113° ESE GoodPortland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW32 7.1 mi114° ESE StrongSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 7.1 mi114° ESE StrongPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 7.1 mi114° ESE StrongPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 7.1 mi114° ESE StrongPortland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Bethany

With roughly 20,600 residents, Bethany is a town in Oregon. Our map shows 56 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 20 low-power and 20 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Bethany, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (KATU), CBS on channel 6 (KOIN), NBC on channel 8 (KGW), Fox on channel 12 (KPTV), CW on channel 32 (KRCW-TV), ION on channel 22 (KPXG-TV) and Trinity on channel 24 (KNMT). 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 Bethany

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Bethany sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KPTV, KPXG-TV, KGW, KRCW-TV and KATU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 6.3 miles southeast of Bethany (114° ESE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bethany at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bethany

The farthest main network tower for Bethany is KOIN (CBS), 7.1 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

KPDX is only 6.3 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 Bethany

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 48; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWVT-LDLow power6.1 mi 114° ESEFairSalem, OR
KPDXFull power6.3 mi 114° ESEStrongVancouver, WA
KGWZ-LDLow power6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A6.3 mi 113° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power6.5 mi 114° ESEGoodPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power6.5 mi 114° ESEGoodVancouver, WA
KJYY-LDLow power7.1 mi 114° ESEGoodPortland, OR
K18EL-DTranslator15 mi 203° SSWFairNewberg/Tigard, OR
KJWY-LDLow power41 mi 200° SSWPoorSalem, OR
K36OJ-DTranslator42 mi 1° NPoorRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator42 mi 1° NPoorRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator42 mi 1° NPoorRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator42 mi 1° NPoorRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator42 mi 1° NPoorRainier, OR
K19MI-DLow power42 mi 199° SSWPoorSalem, OR
KSLM-LDLow power42 mi 199° SSWPoorDallas, OR
KPWC-LDLow power42 mi 199° SSWPoorTillamook, OR
K27NZ-DLow power43 mi 355° NPoorLongview, WA
K34PJ-DTranslator49 mi 241° WSWPoorTillamook, OR
K35CR-DLow power49 mi 241° WSWPoorTillamook, Etc., OR

How Bethany compares with the rest of Oregon

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Bethany ranks 20th of 219 places in Oregon: more than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 6.3 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

22% of Oregon's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Aloha, 4.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bethany: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 114° ESE, the direction of KOIN (CBS), 7.1 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 21 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 Bethany, OR?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 7.1 miles ESE of Bethany. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Bethany, OR?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 7.1 miles ESE of Bethany. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Bethany, OR?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 6.3 miles ESE of Bethany. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Bethany, OR?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 6.3 miles ESE of Bethany. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bethany, OR?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 7.1 miles ESE of Bethany. Estimated signal: strong.

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

56 transmitters within 70 miles of Bethany; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Bethany?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 114°. The main network towers for Bethany sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bethany?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bethany?

KPDX is only 6.3 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 Bethany?

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 Oregon · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bethany; signal estimates ignore terrain.