You can get 14 free TV channels in Ilwaco, WA
7 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Ilwaco. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
7 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: ESE (108°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (108°), 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 Ilwaco, WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Local / LPTV | K26DB-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 6.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28FP-D Astoria, OR · Low Power | 6.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34DC-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 6.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 34 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21DE-D Seaside-Astoria, OR · Low Power | 6.4 mi | ESE (107°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17HA-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 6.5 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23GK-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 6.5 mi | ESE (106°) | UHF RF 23 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36LI-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 7.5 mi | ESE (117°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 83.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 83.0 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 82.3 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 82.2 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 49.0 mi | ENE (70°) | UHF RF 19 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 82.3 mi | SE (131°) | High VHF RF 10 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 82.3 mi | SE (131°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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