TV channels & antenna towers in West Haven-Sylvan, Oregon

West Haven-Sylvan has 51 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 KWVT-LD, 0.9 miles to the ENE.

51TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
0.9 mito the closest tower
8,001population

Network channels in West Haven-Sylvan

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKPTVFox12 1.0 mi67° ENE StrongPortland, OR
IONKPXG-TVION22 1.1 mi67° ENE StrongSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 1.1 mi67° ENE StrongPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 1.1 mi67° ENE StrongPortland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW32 1.6 mi90° E StrongSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 1.6 mi90° E StrongPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 1.6 mi90° E StrongPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 1.6 mi90° E StrongPortland, OR

Over-the-air TV in West Haven-Sylvan

With roughly 8,000 residents, West Haven-Sylvan is a town in Oregon. Our map shows 51 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 16 low-power and 20 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, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 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.

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 West Haven-Sylvan

Point your antenna ENE, at about 79°. The main network towers for West Haven-Sylvan 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 1.0 miles northeast of West Haven-Sylvan (67° ENE). 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 West Haven-Sylvan at fair strength or better, 57% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for West Haven-Sylvan

The farthest main network tower for West Haven-Sylvan is KOIN (CBS), 1.6 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.

KWVT-LD is only 0.9 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 West Haven-Sylvan

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 43; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KWVT-LDLow power0.9 mi 58° ENEStrongSalem, OR
KPDXFull power1.0 mi 67° ENEStrongVancouver, WA
KGWZ-LDLow power1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A1.1 mi 67° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power1.2 mi 76° ENEStrongPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power1.2 mi 76° ENEStrongVancouver, WA
KJYY-LDLow power1.6 mi 90° EStrongPortland, OR
K18EL-DTranslator15 mi 224° SWFairNewberg/Tigard, OR
KJWY-LDLow power40 mi 208° SSWPoorSalem, OR
K19MI-DLow power41 mi 207° SSWPoorSalem, OR
KSLM-LDLow power41 mi 206° SSWPoorDallas, OR
KPWC-LDLow power41 mi 206° SSWPoorTillamook, OR
K36OJ-DTranslator45 mi 355° NPoorRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator45 mi 355° NPoorRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator45 mi 355° NPoorRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator45 mi 355° NPoorRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator45 mi 355° NPoorRainier, OR
K27NZ-DLow power47 mi 349° NPoorLongview, WA
K34PJ-DTranslator52 mi 247° WSWPoorTillamook, OR
K35CR-DLow power52 mi 247° WSWPoorTillamook, Etc., OR

How West Haven-Sylvan compares with the rest of Oregon

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, West Haven-Sylvan ranks 20th of 219 places in Oregon: more than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 1.0 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, 2.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in West Haven-Sylvan: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 90° E, the direction of KOIN (CBS), 1.6 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 1.6 miles E of West Haven-Sylvan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 1.6 miles E of West Haven-Sylvan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 1.1 miles ENE of West Haven-Sylvan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 1.0 miles ENE of West Haven-Sylvan. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in West Haven-Sylvan, OR?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 1.6 miles E of West Haven-Sylvan. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Haven-Sylvan?

51 transmitters within 70 miles of West Haven-Sylvan; 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 West Haven-Sylvan?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 79°. The main network towers for West Haven-Sylvan sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in West Haven-Sylvan?

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 West Haven-Sylvan?

KWVT-LD is only 0.9 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 West Haven-Sylvan?

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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More: all TV stations in Oregon · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of West Haven-Sylvan; signal estimates ignore terrain.