TV channels & antenna towers in Cascade Locks, Oregon

Cascade Locks has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K34KE-D, 16 miles to the ENE.

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41TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

16 mito the closest tower

1,159population

Network channels in Cascade Locks

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKRCW-TVCW	32	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Salem, OR
ABCKATUABC	2	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Portland, OR
CBSKOINCBS	6	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Portland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity	24	42 mi	256° WSW	Good	Portland, OR
IONKPXG-TVION	22	43 mi	256° WSW	Good	Salem, OR
NBCKGWNBC	8	43 mi	256° WSW	Good	Portland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION	22	43 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Portland, OR
FOXKPTVFox	12	43 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Portland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Cascade Locks

Cascade Locks, Oregon has a population of about 1,160. There are 41 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 9 full-power, 6 Class A, 10 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 28 between 25 and 45 miles, and 7 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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). 2 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 Cascade Locks

Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Cascade Locks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KRCW-TV, KATU, KOIN, KNMT and KPXG-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 42 miles west of Cascade Locks (256° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cascade Locks

The farthest main network tower for Cascade Locks is KPTV (Fox), 43 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Cascade Locks

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 33; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K34KE-DTranslator	16 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Hood River, OR
K28CQ-DTranslator	16 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Hood River, OR
K23OV-DTranslator	16 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Hood River, OR
K26NQ-DTranslator	16 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Hood River, OR
K36FG-DTranslator	16 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Hood River, Etc., OR
K20EH-DLow power	16 mi	72° ENE	Weak	Hood River, OR
KRHP-CDClass A	36 mi	92° E	Poor	The Dalles, OR
K17OY-DLow power	37 mi	98° E	Poor	Centerville, WA
K27PI-DLow power	37 mi	98° E	Poor	Portland, OR
K18HH-DTranslator	37 mi	85° E	Poor	The Dalles, OR
K25KS-DTranslator	37 mi	85° E	Poor	The Dalles, OR
K07YV-DTranslator	37 mi	85° E	Poor	The Dalles, OR
K31HZ-DTranslator	37 mi	85° E	Poor	The Dalles, Etc., OR
K22KC-DTranslator	37 mi	85° E	Poor	The Dalles, OR
KJYY-LDLow power	42 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Portland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power	43 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Portland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power	43 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Vancouver, WA
KGWZ-LDLow power	43 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Portland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power	43 mi	256° WSW	Fair	Portland, OR
KORS-CDClass A	43 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Portland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A	43 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Portland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A	43 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Portland, OR
KORK-CDClass A	43 mi	256° WSW	Weak	Portland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A	43 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Portland, OR
KPDXFull power	43 mi	256° WSW	Good	Vancouver, WA

How Cascade Locks compares with the rest of Oregon

With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Cascade Locks ranks 180th of 219 places in Oregon: fewer than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 42 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

47% of Oregon's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Camas, 25 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cascade Locks: 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 256° WSW, the direction of KPTV (Fox), 43 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 9 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 Cascade Locks, OR?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Cascade Locks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cascade Locks, OR?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Cascade Locks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Cascade Locks, OR?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Cascade Locks. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cascade Locks, OR?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 43 miles WSW of Cascade Locks. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Cascade Locks, OR?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 42 miles WSW of Cascade Locks. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Cascade Locks?

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Cascade Locks; around 9 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 Cascade Locks?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 256°. The main network towers for Cascade Locks sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cascade Locks?

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 Cascade Locks?

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 Cascade Locks?

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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