TV channels & antenna towers in Wood Village, Oregon
Wood Village has 50 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRCW-TV (CW), 15 miles to the W.
Network channels in Wood Village
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKRCW-TVCW | 32 | 15 mi | 265° W | Strong | Salem, OR |
| ABCKATUABC | 2 | 15 mi | 265° W | Strong | Portland, OR |
| CBSKOINCBS | 6 | 15 mi | 265° W | Strong | Portland, OR |
| TBNKNMTTrinity | 24 | 15 mi | 265° W | Strong | Portland, OR |
| IONKPXG-TVION | 22 | 16 mi | 267° W | Strong | Salem, OR |
| NBCKGWNBC | 8 | 16 mi | 267° W | Strong | Portland, OR |
| IONKPXG-LDION | 22 | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| FOXKPTVFox | 12 | 16 mi | 267° W | Good | Portland, OR |
Over-the-air TV in Wood Village
With roughly 4,020 residents, Wood Village is a town in Oregon. Our map shows 50 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 9 full-power, 6 Class A, 16 low-power and 19 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.
20 of them are within 25 miles of Wood Village, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 23 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). 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 Wood Village
Point your antenna W, at about 266°. The main network towers for Wood Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Seven network stations, KRCW-TV, KATU, KOIN, KNMT and KPXG-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles west of Wood Village (265° W). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wood Village at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Wood Village, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wood Village
The farthest main network tower for Wood Village is KPTV (Fox), 16 miles away with a good 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 Wood Village
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 42; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJYY-LDLow power | 15 mi | 265° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KUNP-LDLow power | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KEVE-LDLow power | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Vancouver, WA |
| KGWZ-LDLow power | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KOPB-TVFull power | 16 mi | 267° W | Good | Portland, OR |
| KORS-CDClass A | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KOXI-CDClass A | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KKEI-CDClass A | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KORK-CDClass A | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KOXO-CDClass A | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Portland, OR |
| KPDXFull power | 16 mi | 267° W | Strong | Vancouver, WA |
| KWVT-LDLow power | 16 mi | 267° W | Fair | Salem, OR |
| K18EL-DTranslator | 30 mi | 246° WSW | Weak | Newberg/Tigard, OR |
| K34KE-DTranslator | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Hood River, OR |
| K28CQ-DTranslator | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Hood River, OR |
| K23OV-DTranslator | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Hood River, OR |
| K26NQ-DTranslator | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Hood River, OR |
| K36FG-DTranslator | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Hood River, Etc., OR |
| K20EH-DLow power | 43 mi | 70° ENE | Poor | Hood River, OR |
| K36OJ-DTranslator | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K17GV-DTranslator | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K28IH-DTranslator | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K31HK-DTranslator | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K15IX-DTranslator | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Rainier, OR |
| K27NZ-DLow power | 52 mi | 330° NNW | Poor | Longview, WA |
How Wood Village compares with the rest of Oregon
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Wood Village ranks 45th 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 Gresham, 2.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wood Village: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 267° W, the direction of KPTV (Fox), 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 20 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 Wood Village, OR?
ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Wood Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Wood Village, OR?
CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Wood Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Wood Village, OR?
NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Wood Village. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Wood Village, OR?
Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 16 miles W of Wood Village. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Wood Village, OR?
CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles W of Wood Village. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wood Village?
50 transmitters within 70 miles of Wood Village; around 20 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 Wood Village?
Point your antenna W, at about 266°. The main network towers for Wood Village sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wood Village?
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 Wood Village?
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 Wood Village?
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
- Fairview0.8 mi
- Troutdale1.6 mi
- Gresham2.6 mi
- Happy Valley8.1 mi
- Lents8.1 mi
- Damascus8.3 mi
- Clackamas11 mi
- Oatfield12 mi
- Sandy12 mi
- Milwaukie12 mi
- Portland12 mi
- Kenton13 mi
- Oak Grove13 mi
- Gladstone14 mi
- Jennings Lodge14 mi
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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 Wood Village; signal estimates ignore terrain.