KVOS-TV (Univision) · Channel 12
Full power TV station · Bellingham, Washington
KVOS-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 12, licensed to Bellingham, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 147 cities and towns within 88 miles.
About KVOS-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 535 kW effective radiated power, KVOS-TV runs more power than 63% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 799 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 94% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 80 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 88 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 147 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,840,000 residents, as far as Issaquah, WA (88 miles).
KVOS-TV shares its transmitter site with K30RC-D, KBCB and K18NJ-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is KUNW-CD in Yakima, WA, 184 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 12 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bellingham, WA |
| Tower location | 48.68039, -122.84067 |
| Effective radiated power | 535 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 799 m (2,622 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35862 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVOS-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | 17 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Oak Harbor, WA | 28 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 29 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Arlington, WA | 47 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Port Angeles, WA | 47 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Marysville, WA | 53 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Mukilteo, WA | 56 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Everett, WA | 57 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 58 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| West Lake Stevens, WA | 58 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA | 62 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Eastmont, WA | 62 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Edmonds, WA | 64 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Mill Creek, WA | 64 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Lynnwood, WA | 64 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Silver Firs, WA | 64 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 66 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| North Creek, WA | 67 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Shoreline, WA | 68 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Kenmore, WA | 69 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Monroe, WA | 70 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Bothell, WA | 70 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Silverdale, WA | 72 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill, WA | 72 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Cottage Lake, WA | 74 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 74 mi | 349° NNW | Good |
| Kirkland, WA | 75 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Redmond, WA | 77 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
| Bremerton, WA | 78 mi | 353° N | Fair |
| Seattle, WA | 78 mi | 343° NNW | Fair |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA | 79 mi | 332° NNW | Fair |
| Bellevue, WA | 80 mi | 338° NNW | Fair |
| Sammamish, WA | 80 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| Mercer Island, WA | 82 mi | 340° NNW | Fair |
| City of Sammamish, WA | 83 mi | 334° NNW | Fair |
| West Lake Sammamish, WA | 83 mi | 336° NNW | Fair |
| Burien, WA | 87 mi | 345° NNW | Fair |
| Tukwila, WA | 88 mi | 342° NNW | Fair |
| Renton, WA | 88 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Issaquah, WA | 88 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVOS-TV transmitter tower?
KVOS-TV broadcasts from a tower at 48.6804, -122.8407, near Friday Harbor, WA. It is licensed to Bellingham, Washington.
What channel is KVOS-TV on?
KVOS-TV appears as virtual channel 12 (12.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does KVOS-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 88 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 97 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVOS-TV with an antenna?
About 2,840,000 people live in the 147 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVOS-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVOS-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.