You can get 18 free channels in ZIP 98277 (Oak Harbor, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98277 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 5 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: NW (314°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NW (314°), 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 98277
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Independent | KBCB Bellingham, WA · Full Power | 26.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | Independent | KVOS-TV Bellingham, WA · Full Power | 26.6 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | S (189°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18NJ-D Bellingham, WA · Low Power | 26.6 mi | NNW (338°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30RC-D Bellingham, WA · Low Power | 26.6 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | KOMO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 49.3 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KIRO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 49.2 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KING-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 49.4 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KCTS-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | CW | KSTW Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSE (163°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | KZJO Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 33 | ION | KWPX-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 64.2 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 33 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | TBN | KTBW-TV Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 54.1 mi | S (188°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | Religious | KWDK Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 64.2 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | Univision | KUNS-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 49.3 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 16 | Independent | KONG Everett, WA · Full Power | 49.4 mi | SSE (165°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Amer1 (Ch 44-1); Azteca America (Ch. 44-2) | KFFV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.0 mi | SSE (163°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08JP-D Seattle, WA · Translator | 69.7 mi | SSE (147°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Oak Harbor, WA Free TV Channels (1.9 mi from ZIP 98277 center) · Browse all Washington cities & ZIPs.
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