KWAL
Full power TV station · Walla Walla, Washington
KWAL is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Walla Walla, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 12 cities and towns within 44 miles.
About KWAL
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 160 kW effective radiated power, KWAL runs more power than 43% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 110 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 2% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 35 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 44 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 12 cities and towns in our guide with about 104,000 residents, as far as Pullman, WA (39 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Walla Walla, WA |
| Tower location | 46.53083, -117.94500 |
| Effective radiated power | 160 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 776246 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWAL
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, WA | 14 mi | 5° N | Good |
| Pomeroy, WA | 17 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Waitsburg, WA | 21 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Colfax, WA | 37 mi | 229° SW | Fair |
| Walla Walla East, WA | 37 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Walla Walla, WA | 37 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Pullman, WA | 39 mi | 249° WSW | Fair |
| College Place, WA | 39 mi | 32° NNE | Fair |
| Garrett, WA | 40 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA | 42 mi | 284° WNW | Fair |
| West Clarkston-Highland, WA | 43 mi | 282° WNW | Fair |
| Clarkston, WA | 44 mi | 281° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWAL transmitter tower?
KWAL broadcasts from a tower at 46.5308, -117.9450, near Dayton, WA. It is licensed to Walla Walla, Washington.
How far does KWAL broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 44 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 52 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWAL with an antenna?
About 104,000 people live in the 12 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWAL?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWAL tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.