You can get 4 free channels in ZIP 98850 (Rock Island, WA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 98850 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 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: WSW (240°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WSW (240°), 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 98850
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 | K36KY-D Wenatchee, WA · Low Power | 11.1 mi | WSW (239°) | UHF RF 36 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K32MC-D Baker Flats Area, WA · Translator | 11.1 mi | WSW (238°) | UHF RF 32 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18AD-D East Wenatchee, Etc., WA · Translator | 19.4 mi | WSW (242°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K27OO-D Ellensburg, WA · Low Power | 40.5 mi | SSW (208°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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