KTBW-TV (Trinity) · Channel 20
Full power TV station · Tacoma, Washington
KTBW-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Trinity on virtual channel 20, licensed to Tacoma, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 229 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About KTBW-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 107 kW effective radiated power, KTBW-TV runs more power than 39% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 473 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 68% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 63 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 229 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,220,000 residents, as far as Mount Vernon, WA (64 miles).
KTBW-TV shares its transmitter site with KCPQ (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Trinity station in our data is KDHW-CD in Yakima, WA, 128 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is a Christian religious broadcaster with a large network of owned stations and translators.
Station facts
| Network | Trinity |
| Virtual channel | 20 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Tacoma, WA |
| Tower location | 47.54694, -122.79556 |
| Effective radiated power | 107 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 67950 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTBW-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | 7.7 mi | 260° W | Strong |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 14 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Burien, WA | 22 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Seattle, WA | 22 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Des Moines, WA | 24 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| University Place, WA | 24 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| SeaTac, WA | 24 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Shoreline, WA | 26 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Tacoma, WA | 26 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Edmonds, WA | 27 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Mercer Island, WA | 27 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Renton, WA | 27 mi | 280° W | Good |
| Federal Way, WA | 27 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Bellevue, WA | 28 mi | 261° W | Good |
| Kent, WA | 29 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Kirkland, WA | 29 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Lakewood, WA | 29 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Lynnwood, WA | 29 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| East Hill-Meridian, WA | 31 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Bothell, WA | 31 mi | 242° WSW | Good |
| Auburn, WA | 31 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA | 32 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Parkland, WA | 32 mi | 328° NNW | Good |
| West Lake Sammamish, WA | 32 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Redmond, WA | 33 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Sammamish, WA | 34 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Puyallup, WA | 34 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| North Creek, WA | 34 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
| Spanaway, WA | 35 mi | 331° NNW | Fair |
| Lacey, WA | 35 mi | 2° N | Fair |
| Olympia, WA | 36 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| City of Sammamish, WA | 36 mi | 264° W | Fair |
| Issaquah, WA | 36 mi | 272° W | Fair |
| Maple Valley, WA | 37 mi | 287° WNW | Fair |
| South Hill, WA | 37 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Everett, WA | 41 mi | 223° SW | Fair |
| Graham, WA | 41 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Marysville, WA | 45 mi | 220° SW | Fair |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 47 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 64 mi | 200° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTBW-TV transmitter tower?
KTBW-TV broadcasts from a tower at 47.5469, -122.7956, near Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, WA. It is licensed to Tacoma, Washington.
What channel is KTBW-TV on?
KTBW-TV appears as virtual channel 20 (20.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Trinity.
How far does KTBW-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 77 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTBW-TV with an antenna?
About 4,220,000 people live in the 229 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTBW-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTBW-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.