You can get 10 free channels in ZIP 98286 (Friday Harbor, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98286 · 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: NE (35°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NE (35°), 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 98286
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 | 9.2 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 12 | Independent | KVOS-TV Bellingham, WA · Full Power | 9.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 14 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18NJ-D Bellingham, WA · Low Power | 9.2 mi | NE (34°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K30RC-D Bellingham, WA · Low Power | 9.4 mi | NE (35°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 70.9 mi | S (174°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | ABC | KOMO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 70.5 mi | SSE (157°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 9 | PBS | KCTS-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 72.3 mi | SSE (155°) | High VHF RF 9 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 11 | CW | KSTW Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 72.4 mi | SSE (155°) | High VHF RF 11 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | KZJO Seattle, WA · Full Power | 72.4 mi | SSE (155°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 33 | ION | KWPX-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 86.6 mi | SSE (148°) | UHF RF 33 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Friday Harbor, WA Free TV Channels (3.7 mi from ZIP 98286 center) · Browse all Washington cities & ZIPs.
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