You can get 8 free channels in ZIP 98280 (Friday Harbor, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98280 · 4 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 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: NNE (16°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (16°), 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 98280
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 | 5.9 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | Independent | KVOS-TV Bellingham, WA · Full Power | 6.1 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18NJ-D Bellingham, WA · Low Power | 5.9 mi | NNE (15°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30RC-D Bellingham, WA · Low Power | 6.1 mi | NNE (16°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 72.5 mi | S (177°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | ABC | KOMO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 70.9 mi | SSE (160°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | KSTW Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 72.7 mi | SSE (159°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | ION | KWPX-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 86.3 mi | SSE (151°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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