TV channels & antenna towers in King City, Oregon
King City has 55 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 KRCW-TV (CW), 8.5 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in King City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKRCW-TVCW | 32 | 8.5 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | Salem, OR |
| ABCKATUABC | 2 | 8.5 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| CBSKOINCBS | 6 | 8.5 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| TBNKNMTTrinity | 24 | 8.5 mi | 23° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| FOXKPTVFox | 12 | 8.6 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| IONKPXG-TVION | 22 | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Salem, OR |
| NBCKGWNBC | 8 | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| IONKPXG-LDION | 22 | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
Over-the-air TV in King City
King City, Oregon has a population of about 3,680. Our map shows 55 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 18 low-power and 22 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 King City, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 30 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). 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 King City
Point your antenna NNE, at about 21°. The main network towers for King City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, KRCW-TV, KATU, KOIN, KNMT and KPTV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 8.5 miles northeast of King City (23° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach King City at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from King City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for King City
The farthest main network tower for King City is KGW (NBC), 8.7 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.
KRCW-TV is only 8.5 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 King City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJYY-LDLow power | 8.5 mi | 23° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KUNP-LDLow power | 8.6 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KEVE-LDLow power | 8.6 mi | 19° NNE | Good | Vancouver, WA |
| KPDXFull power | 8.6 mi | 18° NNE | Strong | Vancouver, WA |
| KWVT-LDLow power | 8.7 mi | 17° NNE | Fair | Salem, OR |
| KGWZ-LDLow power | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KOPB-TVFull power | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KORS-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KOXI-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KKEI-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KORK-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KOXO-CDClass A | 8.7 mi | 18° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| K18EL-DTranslator | 9.6 mi | 250° WSW | Fair | Newberg/Tigard, OR |
| KJWY-LDLow power | 33 mi | 211° SSW | Weak | Salem, OR |
| K19MI-DLow power | 33 mi | 210° SSW | Poor | Salem, OR |
| KSLM-LDLow power | 34 mi | 209° SSW | Weak | Dallas, OR |
| KPWC-LDLow power | 34 mi | 209° SSW | Weak | Tillamook, OR |
| K34PJ-DTranslator | 48 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Tillamook, OR |
| K35CR-DLow power | 48 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Tillamook, Etc., OR |
| K28MJ-DTranslator | 48 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Tillamook, OR |
| K19EI-DTranslator | 48 mi | 255° WSW | Poor | Pacific C/Cloverdale, OR |
| K36OJ-DTranslator | 53 mi | 357° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K17GV-DTranslator | 53 mi | 357° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K28IH-DTranslator | 53 mi | 357° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K31HK-DTranslator | 53 mi | 357° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
How King City compares with the rest of Oregon
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, King City ranks 20th of 219 places in Oregon: more than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 8.5 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 Tualatin, 2.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in King City: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 18° NNE, the direction of KGW (NBC), 8.7 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 King City, OR?
ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of King City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in King City, OR?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of King City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in King City, OR?
NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 8.7 miles NNE of King City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in King City, OR?
Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 8.6 miles NNE of King City. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in King City, OR?
CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 8.5 miles NNE of King City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in King City?
55 transmitters within 70 miles of King City; 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 King City?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 21°. The main network towers for King City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in King City?
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 King City?
KRCW-TV is only 8.5 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 King City?
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
- Tualatin2.3 mi
- Tigard2.5 mi
- Sherwood3.6 mi
- Garden Home-Whitford4.8 mi
- Raleigh Hills5.8 mi
- Beaverton5.8 mi
- Lake Oswego6.6 mi
- West Slope6.9 mi
- Aloha7.0 mi
- Cedar Hills7.1 mi
- Wilsonville7.3 mi
- Oak Grove8.0 mi
- West Haven-Sylvan8.0 mi
- West Haven8.1 mi
- Cedar Mill8.5 mi
- Milwaukie8.5 mi
- Jennings Lodge9.3 mi
- West Linn9.6 mi
- Oak Hills9.7 mi
- Oatfield9.9 mi
- Oregon City10 mi
- Gladstone10 mi
- Portland10 mi
- Rockcreek11 mi
More: all TV stations in Oregon · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of King City; signal estimates ignore terrain.