You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 98586 (South Bend, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98586 · 0 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 10 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: E (89°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing E (89°), 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 98586
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 37.2 mi | E (89°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K16LV-D Grays River, WA · Translator | 14.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 16 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K20NL-D Grays River, Lebam, WA · Translator | 14.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 20 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K29IB-D Grays River, Etc., WA · Translator | 14.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31IR-D Grays River, WA · Translator | 14.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K35HU-D Grays River, WA · Translator | 14.9 mi | ESE (113°) | UHF RF 35 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K21DE-D Seaside-Astoria, OR · Low Power | 18.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 21 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K26DB-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 18.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28FP-D Astoria, OR · Low Power | 18.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36LI-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 19.6 mi | S (187°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K23GK-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 18.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | FOX | KCPQ Tacoma, WA · Full Power | 84.7 mi | NE (35°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K34DC-D Astoria, OR · Translator | 18.1 mi | S (189°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KHPN-LD Olympia, WA · Low Power | 44.5 mi | NE (48°) | UHF RF 26 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: South Bend, WA Free TV Channels (8.8 mi from ZIP 98586 center) · Browse all Washington cities & ZIPs.
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