TV channels & antenna towers in Oroville, Washington
Oroville has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 0 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K12CX-D, 11 miles to the SSE.
Over-the-air TV in Oroville
Oroville is a small community of about 1,680 people in Washington. There are 35 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 2 low-power and 33 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, none are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
3 of them are within 25 miles of Oroville, 12 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KXLY-TV in Spokane, WA, 128 miles to the southeast. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KREM in Spokane, WA, 135 miles to the southeast.
Which way to point your antenna in Oroville
Point your antenna SSE, at about 169°. The nearest towers for Oroville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Oroville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Oroville
The farthest of the closest towers for Oroville is K10DL-D, 11 miles away with a very weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other TV stations near Oroville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K12CX-DTranslator | 11 mi | 169° SSE | Poor | Tonasket, WA |
| K08CX-DTranslator | 11 mi | 169° SSE | Poor | Tonasket, WA |
| K10DL-DTranslator | 11 mi | 169° SSE | Poor | Tonasket, WA |
| K10DM-DTranslator | 31 mi | 187° S | Poor | Riverside, WA |
| K12CV-DTranslator | 31 mi | 187° S | Poor | Riverside, WA |
| K08CY-DTranslator | 31 mi | 187° S | Poor | Riverside, WA |
| K19AU-DTranslator | 34 mi | 170° S | Poor | Omak, Okanogan, Etc., WA |
| K31AH-DTranslator | 34 mi | 170° S | Poor | Omak, Etc, WA |
| K35MN-DTranslator | 34 mi | 170° S | Poor | Omak, Etc., WA |
| K17EV-DTranslator | 34 mi | 170° S | Poor | Omak, WA |
| K33NM-DTranslator | 34 mi | 170° S | Poor | Omak, Etc., WA |
| K26GV-DLow power | 34 mi | 170° S | Poor | Omak, WA |
| K10DK-DTranslator | 44 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Malott Wakefield, WA |
| K12CW-DTranslator | 44 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Malott Wakefield, WA |
| K08CW-DTranslator | 44 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Malott Wakefield, WA |
| K17KR-DTranslator | 49 mi | 236° SW | Poor | Mazama, WA |
| K21LD-DTranslator | 49 mi | 236° SW | Poor | Mazama, WA |
| K19JC-DTranslator | 49 mi | 236° SW | Poor | Mazama, WA |
| K12BA-DTranslator | 53 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Winthrop-Twisp, WA |
| K08AY-DTranslator | 53 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Winthrop-Twisp, WA |
| K10BD-DTranslator | 53 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Winthrop-Twisp, WA |
| K13BA-DTranslator | 53 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Winthrop-Twisp, WA |
| K25NY-DTranslator | 63 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Bridgeport, WA |
| K23MU-DTranslator | 63 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Bridgeport, WA |
| K24LM-DTranslator | 63 mi | 192° SSW | Poor | Bridgeport, WA |
How Oroville compares with the rest of Washington
With 0 stations at fair strength or better, Oroville ranks 390th of 398 places in Washington: fewer than the typical Washington town (17).
24% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Oroville: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 169° SSE, the direction of K10DL-D, 11 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 0 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Oroville?
35 transmitters within 70 miles of Oroville; around 0 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Oroville?
Point your antenna SSE, at about 169°. The nearest towers for Oroville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Oroville?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Oroville?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Oroville?
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 Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Oroville; signal estimates ignore terrain.