TV channels & antenna towers in Cornelius, Oregon

Cornelius has 58 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 K18EL-D, 12 miles to the SSE.

Open Cornelius in the live finder

58TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

12,317population

Network channels in Cornelius

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKPTVFox	12	15 mi	89° E	Good	Portland, OR
IONKPXG-TVION	22	15 mi	89° E	Strong	Salem, OR
NBCKGWNBC	8	15 mi	89° E	Strong	Portland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION	22	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW	32	16 mi	91° E	Strong	Salem, OR
ABCKATUABC	2	16 mi	91° E	Strong	Portland, OR
CBSKOINCBS	6	16 mi	91° E	Strong	Portland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity	24	16 mi	91° E	Strong	Portland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Cornelius

Cornelius, Oregon has a population of about 12,300. Our map shows 58 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 19 low-power and 24 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

21 of them are within 25 miles of Cornelius, 8 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 29 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 best-placed network stations 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). 3 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 Cornelius

Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Cornelius 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 15 miles east of Cornelius (89° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cornelius

The farthest main network tower for Cornelius is KOIN (CBS), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor 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 Cornelius

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 50; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K18EL-DTranslator	12 mi	163° SSE	Fair	Newberg/Tigard, OR
KWVT-LDLow power	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Salem, OR
KPDXFull power	15 mi	89° E	Strong	Vancouver, WA
KGWZ-LDLow power	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power	15 mi	89° E	Good	Portland, OR
KORS-CDClass A	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KORK-CDClass A	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A	15 mi	89° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power	15 mi	90° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power	15 mi	90° E	Fair	Vancouver, WA
KJYY-LDLow power	16 mi	91° E	Fair	Portland, OR
KJWY-LDLow power	36 mi	187° S	Weak	Salem, OR
K19MI-DLow power	37 mi	186° S	Poor	Salem, OR
KSLM-LDLow power	38 mi	186° S	Weak	Dallas, OR
KPWC-LDLow power	38 mi	186° S	Poor	Tillamook, OR
K34PJ-DTranslator	40 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Tillamook, OR
K35CR-DLow power	40 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Tillamook, Etc., OR
K28MJ-DTranslator	40 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Tillamook, OR
K19EI-DTranslator	40 mi	238° WSW	Poor	Pacific C/Cloverdale, OR
K29LW-DTranslator	45 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Rockaway Beach, OR
K15KV-DTranslator	45 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Rockaway Beach, OR
K23NS-DTranslator	45 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Rockaway Beach, OR
K20HT-DTranslator	45 mi	290° WNW	Poor	Rockaway Beach, OR

How Cornelius compares with the rest of Oregon

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Cornelius ranks 20th of 219 places in Oregon: more than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 15 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 Hillsboro, 3.4 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cornelius: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 91° E, the direction of KOIN (CBS), 16 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 21 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 Cornelius, OR?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Cornelius. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Cornelius, OR?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Cornelius. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Cornelius, OR?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 15 miles E of Cornelius. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Cornelius, OR?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 15 miles E of Cornelius. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Cornelius, OR?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles E of Cornelius. Estimated signal: strong.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Cornelius; 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 Cornelius?

Point your antenna E, at about 90°. The main network towers for Cornelius sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cornelius?

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 Cornelius?

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 Cornelius?

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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