TV channels & antenna towers in Raleigh Hills, Oregon
Raleigh Hills has 54 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), 2.8 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Raleigh Hills
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKRCW-TVCW | 32 | 2.8 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Salem, OR |
| ABCKATUABC | 2 | 2.8 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| CBSKOINCBS | 6 | 2.8 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| TBNKNMTTrinity | 24 | 2.8 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| FOXKPTVFox | 12 | 2.9 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| IONKPXG-TVION | 22 | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Salem, OR |
| NBCKGWNBC | 8 | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| IONKPXG-LDION | 22 | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
Over-the-air TV in Raleigh Hills
Raleigh Hills, Oregon has a population of about 5,900. Our map shows 54 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 17 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 20 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 21 transmitters are within 25 miles, 4 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 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). 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 Raleigh Hills
Point your antenna NNE, at about 21°. The main network towers for Raleigh Hills 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 2.8 miles northeast of Raleigh Hills (29° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Raleigh Hills 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 Raleigh Hills, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Raleigh Hills
The farthest main network tower for Raleigh Hills is KGW (NBC), 3.0 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.
KRCW-TV is only 2.8 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 Raleigh Hills
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 46; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJYY-LDLow power | 2.8 mi | 29° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KUNP-LDLow power | 2.9 mi | 17° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KEVE-LDLow power | 2.9 mi | 17° NNE | Strong | Vancouver, WA |
| KPDXFull power | 2.9 mi | 12° NNE | Strong | Vancouver, WA |
| KWVT-LDLow power | 2.9 mi | 9° N | Good | Salem, OR |
| KGWZ-LDLow power | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KOPB-TVFull power | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KORS-CDClass A | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KOXI-CDClass A | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KKEI-CDClass A | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| KORK-CDClass A | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Strong | Portland, OR |
| KOXO-CDClass A | 3.0 mi | 14° NNE | Good | Portland, OR |
| K18EL-DTranslator | 14 mi | 232° SW | Fair | Newberg/Tigard, OR |
| KJWY-LDLow power | 38 mi | 210° SSW | Weak | Salem, OR |
| K19MI-DLow power | 39 mi | 209° SSW | Poor | Salem, OR |
| KSLM-LDLow power | 39 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Dallas, OR |
| KPWC-LDLow power | 39 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Tillamook, OR |
| K36OJ-DTranslator | 47 mi | 355° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K17GV-DTranslator | 47 mi | 355° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K28IH-DTranslator | 47 mi | 355° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K31HK-DTranslator | 47 mi | 355° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K15IX-DTranslator | 47 mi | 355° N | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K27NZ-DLow power | 49 mi | 349° N | Poor | Longview, WA |
| K34PJ-DTranslator | 52 mi | 249° WSW | Poor | Tillamook, OR |
| K35CR-DLow power | 52 mi | 249° WSW | Poor | Tillamook, Etc., OR |
How Raleigh Hills compares with the rest of Oregon
With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Raleigh Hills ranks 20th of 219 places in Oregon: more than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 2.8 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 Beaverton, 2.1 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Raleigh Hills: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 14° NNE, the direction of KGW (NBC), 3.0 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 Raleigh Hills, OR?
ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 2.8 miles NNE of Raleigh Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Raleigh Hills, OR?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 2.8 miles NNE of Raleigh Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Raleigh Hills, OR?
NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 3.0 miles NNE of Raleigh Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Raleigh Hills, OR?
Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 2.9 miles NNE of Raleigh Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Raleigh Hills, OR?
CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 2.8 miles NNE of Raleigh Hills. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Raleigh Hills?
54 transmitters within 70 miles of Raleigh Hills; 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 Raleigh Hills?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 21°. The main network towers for Raleigh Hills sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Raleigh Hills?
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 Raleigh Hills?
KRCW-TV is only 2.8 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 Raleigh Hills?
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
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- West Slope1.3 mi
- Beaverton2.1 mi
- Cedar Hills2.4 mi
- West Haven-Sylvan2.5 mi
- West Haven2.6 mi
- Tigard3.4 mi
- Cedar Mill3.9 mi
- Portland5.1 mi
- Aloha5.2 mi
- Oak Hills5.7 mi
- Lake Oswego6.1 mi
- Milwaukie6.4 mi
- Tualatin6.7 mi
- Rockcreek7.4 mi
- Oak Grove7.4 mi
- Bethany7.4 mi
- Kenton8.0 mi
- Oatfield9.1 mi
- Sherwood9.4 mi
- North Portland9.4 mi
- Lents9.4 mi
- Jennings Lodge9.5 mi
- Clackamas11 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 Raleigh Hills; signal estimates ignore terrain.