What channel is NBC on antenna in Eugene?

NBC is channel 16.1 (KMTR).

It broadcasts on RF 17 (UHF), which any digital TV can receive.

Our terrain predictions put NBC on KMTR within antenna reach of about 66% of people in the Eugene market, and an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 61% (an estimate, not yet checked against real scans). Check your ZIP.

Updated November 11, 2026 from FCC data

Lost NBC? Rescan your TV first

Most missing channels come back after a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary . If NBC still doesn't appear, the antenna needs to point toward the KMTR tower and handle UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary .

Where NBC 16.1 comes from

Works on any digital TV

KMTR RF 17 · UHF

KMTR's own transmitter.

Which way to point for NBC around Eugene

Aim at the KMTR tower . It stands apart from the main tower site, so it may need its own aim.

From	Point	Distance
Corvallis, OR	south-southeast (168°)	40 mi
Springfield, OR	west-southwest (242°)	8 mi
Roseburg, OR	north-northeast (12°)	55 mi
Newport, OR	southeast (133°)	63 mi
Sweet Home, OR	southwest (217°)	35 mi
Florence, OR	east (89°)	49 mi
Creswell, OR	northwest (317°)	7 mi
Reedsport, OR	east-northeast (67°)	54 mi

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The antenna you need for NBC in Eugene

NBC reaches ordinary TVs on UHF, so any antenna that picks up UHF will do. Close to the towers an indoor antenna by a window often works; farther out, height matters most: attic beats window, roof beats attic.

The best antenna for all of Eugene · VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary

If 16.1 doesn't come in

NBC is also on:

46.1 KTCW

More free channels from KMTR

16.2 The CW Plus
16.3 Comet

Other networks in Eugene