You can get 12 free TV channels in McAlester, OK
4 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of McAlester. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NE (47°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (47°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in McAlester, OK
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ABC | KTUL Tulsa, OK · Translator | 5.8 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | KOTV-DT Tulsa, OK · Translator | 5.8 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | KOET Eufaula, OK · Full Power | 30.3 mi | NE (54°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15LM-D Mcalester, OK · Translator | 5.8 mi | NE (44°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | NBC | KTEN Ada, OK · Full Power | 59.4 mi | SW (229°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | KHBS Fort Smith, AR · Full Power | 62.8 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | CBS | KXII Sherman, TX · Full Power | 85.0 mi | SW (224°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | NBC | KJRH-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 75.8 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 23 | FOX | KOKI-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 76.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KOED-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 75.8 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 19 | CW | KQCW-DT Muskogee, OK · Full Power | 75.8 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 20 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 41 | MyNetworkTV | KMYT-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 76.2 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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