You can get 13 free channels in ZIP 74442 (McAlester, OK)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 74442 · 3 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 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: SE (125°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing SE (125°), 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.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 74442
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 | 11.4 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 6 | CBS | KOTV-DT Tulsa, OK · Translator | 11.4 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | PBS | KOET Eufaula, OK · Full Power | 27.3 mi | E (81°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15LM-D Mcalester, OK · Translator | 11.4 mi | SE (146°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 40 | ABC | KHBS Fort Smith, AR · Full Power | 64.4 mi | E (93°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | NBC | KJRH-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 62.5 mi | N (7°) | High VHF RF 8 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 10 | NBC | KTEN Ada, OK · Full Power | 67.6 mi | SW (219°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 23 | FOX | KOKI-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 62.9 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 22 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | PBS | KOED-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 62.5 mi | N (7°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 19 | CW | KQCW-DT Muskogee, OK · Full Power | 62.5 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 41 | MyNetworkTV | KMYT-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 62.9 mi | N (7°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 44 | ION | KTPX-TV Okmulgee, OK · Full Power | 52.0 mi | NNW (341°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 53 | Independent | KGEB Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 64.0 mi | N (353°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: McAlester, OK Free TV Channels (13.9 mi from ZIP 74442 center) · Browse all Oklahoma cities & ZIPs.
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