TV channels & antenna towers in Oak Ridge North, Texas
Oak Ridge North has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KCTL-LD, 23 miles to the ENE.
Network channels in Oak Ridge North
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKRIVFox | 26 | 41 mi | 184° S | Good | Houston, TX |
| ABCKTRK-TVABC | 13 | 41 mi | 184° S | Fair | Houston, TX |
| TLMKTMDTelemundo | 47 | 41 mi | 186° S | Good | Galveston, TX |
| TBNKETH-TVTrinity | 14 | 41 mi | 186° S | Good | Houston, TX |
| CWKIAHCW | 39 | 41 mi | 185° S | Good | Houston, TX |
| NBCKPRC-TVNBC | 2 | 41 mi | 185° S | Good | Houston, TX |
| MeTVKYAZMeTV | 51.1 | 41 mi | 185° S | Good | Katy, TX |
| UNIKXLN-DTUnivision | 45 | 41 mi | 185° S | Good | Rosenberg, TX |
| CBSKHOUCBS | 11 | 42 mi | 185° S | Fair | Houston, TX |
| IONKPXB-TVION | 49 | 42 mi | 185° S | Good | Conroe, TX |
| CWKBTX-TVCW | 3.2 | 44 mi | 308° NW | Good | Bryan, TX |
| NBCKAGS-LDNBC | 23 | 69 mi | 302° WNW | Poor | Bryan, TX |
| FOXKYLE-TVFox | 28.2 | 69 mi | 302° WNW | Poor | Bryan, TX |
Over-the-air TV in Oak Ridge North
Oak Ridge North, Texas has a population of about 3,160. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 20 full-power, 2 Class A and 26 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.
2 of them are within 25 miles of Oak Ridge North, 37 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (KTRK-TV), CBS on channel 11 (KHOU), NBC on channel 2 (KPRC-TV), Fox on channel 26 (KRIV), CW on channel 39 (KIAH), ION on channel 49 (KPXB-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (KTMD), Univision on channel 45 (KXLN-DT), MeTV on channel 51.1 (KYAZ) and Trinity on channel 14 (KETH-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 8 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 Oak Ridge North
Point your antenna S, at about 184°. The main network towers for Oak Ridge North sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Ten network stations, KRIV, KTRK-TV, KTMD, KETH-TV and KIAH and others, transmit from the same tower site about 41 miles south of Oak Ridge North (184° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Oak Ridge North at fair strength or better, 91% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Oak Ridge North, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Oak Ridge North
The farthest main network tower for Oak Ridge North is KHOU (CBS), 42 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
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 Oak Ridge North
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCTL-LDLow power | 23 mi | 56° ENE | Fair | Livingston, TX |
| KAHO-LDLow power | 23 mi | 170° S | Weak | Woodville, TX |
| KEHO-LDLow power | 28 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KBMN-LDLow power | 28 mi | 153° SSE | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KTDJ-LDLow power | 28 mi | 170° S | Weak | Dayton, TX |
| KBPX-LDLow power | 28 mi | 170° S | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KQHO-LDLow power | 28 mi | 170° S | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KZHO-LDLow power | 28 mi | 171° S | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KHXL-LDLow power | 38 mi | 357° N | Poor | Huntsville, TX |
| KHTX-LDLow power | 38 mi | 357° N | Weak | Huntsville, TX |
| KTXHFull power | 41 mi | 184° S | Good | Houston, TX |
| KVVV-LDLow power | 41 mi | 186° S | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KLTJFull power | 41 mi | 186° S | Good | Galveston, TX |
| KVQT-LDLow power | 41 mi | 186° S | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KFTH-DTFull power | 41 mi | 186° S | Good | Alvin, TX |
| KUGB-CDClass A | 41 mi | 186° S | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KUHTFull power | 41 mi | 186° S | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUBE-TVFull power | 41 mi | 186° S | Good | Baytown, TX |
| KDHU-LDLow power | 41 mi | 186° S | Poor | Houston, TX |
| K28QN-DLow power | 41 mi | 318° NW | Poor | Conroe, TX |
| KCVH-LDLow power | 41 mi | 185° S | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-CDClass A | 41 mi | 185° S | Weak | Missouri City, TX |
| KTBUFull power | 41 mi | 185° S | Good | Conroe, TX |
| KHLM-LDLow power | 41 mi | 185° S | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KZJLFull power | 41 mi | 185° S | Good | Houston, TX |
How Oak Ridge North compares with the rest of Texas
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Oak Ridge North ranks 241st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is The Woodlands, 2.7 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Oak Ridge North: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 185° S, the direction of KHOU (CBS), 42 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 22 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 Oak Ridge North, TX?
ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles S of Oak Ridge North. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Oak Ridge North, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 42 miles S of Oak Ridge North. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Oak Ridge North, TX?
NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles S of Oak Ridge North. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Oak Ridge North, TX?
Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 41 miles S of Oak Ridge North. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Oak Ridge North, TX?
CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 41 miles S of Oak Ridge North. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oak Ridge North?
48 transmitters within 70 miles of Oak Ridge North; around 22 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 Oak Ridge North?
Point your antenna S, at about 184°. The main network towers for Oak Ridge North sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Oak Ridge North?
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 Oak Ridge North?
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 Oak Ridge North?
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 Texas cities
- The Woodlands2.7 mi
- Spring5.8 mi
- Conroe11 mi
- Tomball11 mi
- Humble16 mi
- Aldine16 mi
- Roman Forest17 mi
- Willis18 mi
- Atascocita20 mi
- Cypress20 mi
- Jersey Village20 mi
- Cleveland25 mi
- Houston28 mi
- Jacinto City30 mi
- West University Place31 mi
- Cloverleaf31 mi
- Bellaire31 mi
- Galena Park32 mi
- Alief32 mi
- Prairie View33 mi
- Channelview33 mi
- Highlands33 mi
- Dayton34 mi
- Katy34 mi
More: all TV stations in Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Oak Ridge North; signal estimates ignore terrain.