You can get 20 free channels in ZIP 98501 (Tumwater, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98501 · 1 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 7 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: NNE (28°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNE (28°), 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 98501
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 | KHPN-LD Olympia, WA · Low Power | 12.4 mi | W (268°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 39.5 mi | N (5°) | High VHF RF 13 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 28 | PBS | KBTC-TV Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 26.9 mi | NE (39°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 30.6 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 11 | CW | KSTW Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (31°) | High VHF RF 11 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 33 | ION | KWPX-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 20 | TBN | KTBW-TV Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 39.5 mi | N (5°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 4 | ABC | KOMO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.3 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 30 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | NBC | KING-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | PBS | KCTS-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (31°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 22 | MyNetworkTV | KZJO Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 51 | Univision | KUNS-TV Bellevue, WA · Full Power | 51.3 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 16 | Independent | KONG Everett, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MI-D Centralia/Chelasis, WA · Low Power | 30.6 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NX-D Centralia/Chehalis, WA · Low Power | 30.6 mi | SSW (197°) | UHF RF 17 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | Religious | KWDK Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 55.9 mi | NE (49°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 7 | CBS | KIRO-TV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (28°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Amer1 (Ch 44-1); Azteca America (Ch. 44-2) | KFFV Seattle, WA · Full Power | 51.4 mi | NNE (31°) | UHF RF 16 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUSE-LD Seattle, WA · Low Power | 55.9 mi | NE (49°) | High VHF RF 12 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K08JP-D Seattle, WA · Translator | 59.9 mi | NE (55°) | Low VHF RF 2 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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