You can get 31 free channels in ZIP 98609 (Kelso, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98609 · 8 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
8 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: S (172°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing S (172°), 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 98609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | FOX | KPTV Portland, OR · Full Power | 38.4 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 12 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 10 | PBS | KOPB-TV Portland, OR · Full Power | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15IX-D Rainier, OR · Translator | 6.3 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17GV-D Rainier, OR · Translator | 6.3 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 17 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K28IH-D Rainier, OR · Translator | 6.3 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 28 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K31HK-D Rainier, OR · Translator | 6.3 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 31 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K36OJ-D Rainier, OR · Translator | 6.3 mi | N (6°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27NZ-D Longview, WA · Low Power | 8.6 mi | NNW (332°) | UHF RF 27 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 2 | ABC | KATU Portland, OR · Full Power | 38.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 6 | CBS | KOIN Portland, OR · Full Power | 38.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 8 | NBC | KGW Portland, OR · Full Power | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 15 | PBS | KCKA Centralia, WA · Full Power | 34.6 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 32 | CW | KRCW-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 38.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 49 | MyNetworkTV | KPDX Vancouver, WA · Full Power | 38.4 mi | S (172°) | UHF RF 30 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K19NM-D Portland, OR · Low Power | 24.6 mi | SE (127°) | UHF RF 19 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 22 | iON | KPXG-TV Salem, OR · Full Power | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 22 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 24 | TBN | KNMT Portland, OR · Full Power | 38.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KWVT-LD Salem, OR · Low Power | 38.3 mi | S (172°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPME-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORS-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 16 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KOXI-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 20 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KPXG-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 21 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | Local / LPTV | KGWZ-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 23 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KORK-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | KUNP-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 38.5 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 34 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 29 | Local / LPTV | KJYY-LD Portland, OR · Low Power | 38.9 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 29 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K15MI-D Centralia/Chelasis, WA · Low Power | 34.6 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 15 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K17NX-D Centralia/Chehalis, WA · Low Power | 34.6 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KKEI-CD Portland, OR · Class A | 38.4 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 36 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEVE-LD Vancouver, WA · Low Power | 38.5 mi | S (171°) | UHF RF 31 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K05NQ-D Portland, OR · Low Power | 45.4 mi | SSE (160°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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