You can get 7 free channels in ZIP 74553 (McAlester, OK)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 74553 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Outdoor Rooftop Directional Antenna
Signals here are mostly distant or weak. A rooftop directional antenna (with a mast preamp) gives you the best shot at reliable HD.
🧭 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: NW (321°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (321°), 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 74553
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | NBC | KTEN Ada, OK · Full Power | 43.6 mi | SW (236°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 3 | PBS | KOET Eufaula, OK · Full Power | 46.5 mi | NE (46°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | ABC | KTUL Tulsa, OK · Translator | 22.7 mi | NNE (34°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 6 | CBS | KOTV-DT Tulsa, OK · Translator | 22.7 mi | NNE (34°) | UHF RF 19 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 12 | CBS | KXII Sherman, TX · Full Power | 68.6 mi | SW (227°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 40 | ABC | KHBS Fort Smith, AR · Full Power | 74.8 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 21 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | PBS | KOED-TV Tulsa, OK · Full Power | 91.4 mi | N (9°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: McAlester, OK Free TV Channels (17.0 mi from ZIP 74553 center) · Browse all Oklahoma cities & ZIPs.
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