TV channels & antenna towers in Woodburn, Oregon

Woodburn has 49 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 25 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K18EL-D, 16 miles to the NNW.

49TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
25,173population

Network channels in Woodburn

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWKRCW-TVCW32 26 mi13° NNE GoodSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 26 mi13° NNE GoodPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 26 mi13° NNE GoodPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 26 mi13° NNE GoodPortland, OR
FOXKPTVFox12 27 mi11° N FairPortland, OR
IONKPXG-TVION22 27 mi11° NNE GoodSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 27 mi11° NNE GoodPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 27 mi11° NNE FairPortland, OR
ABCKEZIABC9 68 mi210° SSW WeakEugene, OR

Over-the-air TV in Woodburn

With roughly 25,200 residents, Woodburn is a city in Oregon. Our map shows 49 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 5 Class A, 17 low-power and 16 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 25 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Woodburn, 30 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 9 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 Woodburn

Point your antenna NNE, at about 12°. The main network towers for Woodburn 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 26 miles north of Woodburn (13° NNE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodburn at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodburn

The farthest main network tower for Woodburn is KGW (NBC), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Woodburn

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 40; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K18EL-DTranslator16 mi 336° NNWFairNewberg/Tigard, OR
KJWY-LDLow power18 mi 235° SWFairSalem, OR
K19MI-DLow power18 mi 232° SWFairSalem, OR
KSLM-LDLow power18 mi 231° SWFairDallas, OR
KPWC-LDLow power18 mi 231° SWFairTillamook, OR
KJYY-LDLow power26 mi 13° NNEFairPortland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power27 mi 12° NNEFairPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power27 mi 12° NNEFairVancouver, WA
KPDXFull power27 mi 11° NGoodVancouver, WA
KWVT-LDLow power27 mi 11° NWeakSalem, OR
KGWZ-LDLow power27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A27 mi 11° NNEFairPortland, OR
K14GW-DLow power40 mi 211° SSWPoorCorvallis, OR
KOAC-TVFull power40 mi 211° SSWFairCorvallis, OR
K34PJ-DTranslator44 mi 277° WPoorTillamook, OR
K35CR-DLow power44 mi 277° WPoorTillamook, Etc., OR
K28MJ-DTranslator44 mi 277° WPoorTillamook, OR
K19EI-DTranslator44 mi 277° WPoorPacific C/Cloverdale, OR
KVDO-LDLow power44 mi 187° SPoorAlbany, OR
K08PZ-DTranslator44 mi 187° SPoorCorvallis, OR

How Woodburn compares with the rest of Oregon

With 25 stations at fair strength or better, Woodburn ranks 1st of 219 places in Oregon: more than the typical Oregon town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

47% of Oregon's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Salem, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woodburn: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 11° NNE, the direction of KGW (NBC), 27 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 25 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 Woodburn, OR?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Woodburn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Woodburn, OR?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Woodburn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Woodburn, OR?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 27 miles NNE of Woodburn. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woodburn, OR?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 27 miles N of Woodburn. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Woodburn, OR?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NNE of Woodburn. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Woodburn?

49 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodburn; around 25 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Woodburn?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 12°. The main network towers for Woodburn sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Woodburn?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Woodburn?

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 Woodburn?

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 Woodburn; signal estimates ignore terrain.