TV channels & antenna towers in Harbor, Oregon
Harbor has 54 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC and NBC. About 7 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K31GP-D, 0.7 miles to the W.
Network channels in Harbor
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDRVABC | 12 | 69 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Medford, OR |
| NBCKOBINBC | 5 | 69 mi | 50° NE | Weak | Medford, OR |
Over-the-air TV in Harbor
With roughly 2,390 residents, Harbor is a small community in Oregon. Our map shows 54 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 4 full-power, 2 Class A, 14 low-power and 34 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 7 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Harbor, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 35 are more than 45 miles out. Two of the 2 network stations in range are licensed to Medford, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Medford's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 12 (KDRV) and NBC on channel 5 (KOBI). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KCBY-TV in Coos Bay, OR, 93 miles to the north. No Fox affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KMVU-DT in Medford, OR, 80 miles to the east. 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 Harbor
Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The main network towers for Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KDRV and KOBI, transmit from the same tower site about 69 miles northeast of Harbor (50° NE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Harbor, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Harbor
The farthest main network tower for Harbor is KOBI (NBC), 69 miles away with a weak 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 Harbor
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 52; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K31GP-DTranslator | 0.7 mi | 265° W | Good | Brookings, Etc., OR |
| K34KJ-DLow power | 1.8 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Harbor, OR |
| K21KB-DLow power | 5.1 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Brookings, OR |
| K36HM-DTranslator | 5.1 mi | 341° NNW | Good | Fort Dick, CA |
| K15IM-DTranslator | 5.1 mi | 341° NNW | Fair | Brookings, Etc, OR |
| K23NI-DLow power | 7.1 mi | 145° SE | Good | Crescent City, CA |
| K19KR-DLow power | 20 mi | 170° S | Fair | Crescent City, CA |
| K15KB-DTranslator | 24 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Squaw Valley, OR |
| K04MG-DTranslator | 24 mi | 348° NNW | Weak | Wedderburn, Etc., OR |
| K13MI-DLow power | 24 mi | 348° NNW | Poor | Cedar Valley, OR |
| K25NO-DLow power | 25 mi | 127° SE | Weak | Gasquet, CA |
| K25EN-DTranslator | 28 mi | 344° NNW | Poor | Gold Beach, OR |
| K33CP-DTranslator | 28 mi | 344° NNW | Weak | Gold Beach, OR |
| K29JN-DTranslator | 28 mi | 344° NNW | Weak | Gold Beach, OR |
| K16NK-DLow power | 34 mi | 65° ENE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K22IQ-DTranslator | 34 mi | 65° ENE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K29NI-DTranslator | 34 mi | 65° ENE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K07PZ-DLow power | 34 mi | 65° ENE | Poor | Cave Junction, OR |
| K21JI-DTranslator | 34 mi | 65° ENE | Poor | Cave Junction, Etc., OR |
| K08AK-DTranslator | 49 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Port Orford, Etc., OR |
| K16LI-DTranslator | 49 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Port Orford, OR |
| K35MT-DTranslator | 49 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Port Orford, OR |
| K07HS-DTranslator | 50 mi | 81° E | Poor | Williams, OR |
| K14TH-DTranslator | 50 mi | 81° E | Poor | Williams, OR |
| K36NF-DClass A | 56 mi | 66° ENE | Poor | Grants Pass, OR |
How Harbor compares with the rest of Oregon
With 7 stations at fair strength or better, Harbor ranks 198th of 219 places in Oregon: fewer than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 69 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.
30% of Oregon's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Harbor: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 50° NE, the direction of KOBI (NBC), 69 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 7 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 Harbor, OR?
ABC is on channel 12 from KDRV, broadcasting from 69 miles NE of Harbor. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is NBC in Harbor, OR?
NBC is on channel 5 from KOBI, broadcasting from 69 miles NE of Harbor. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Harbor?
54 transmitters within 70 miles of Harbor; around 7 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 Harbor?
Point your antenna NE, at about 50°. The main network towers for Harbor sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Harbor?
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 Harbor?
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 Harbor?
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.
TV channels in nearby Oregon cities
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Oregon · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Harbor; signal estimates ignore terrain.