TV channels & antenna towers in Brush Prairie, Washington

Brush Prairie has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 21 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPXG-TV (ION), 17 miles to the SSW.

65TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
17 mito the closest tower
2,652population

Network channels in Brush Prairie

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXG-TVION22 17 mi214° SSW StrongSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 17 mi214° SSW StrongPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 17 mi214° SSW FairPortland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW32 18 mi211° SSW StrongSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 18 mi211° SSW StrongPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 18 mi211° SSW StrongPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 18 mi211° SSW StrongPortland, OR
FOXKPTVFox12 18 mi214° SW FairPortland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Brush Prairie

Brush Prairie is a town of about 2,650 people in Washington. There are 65 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 6 Class A, 19 low-power and 30 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 21 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

20 of them are within 25 miles of Brush Prairie, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 38 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, OR, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 2 (KATU), CBS on channel 6 (KOIN), NBC on channel 8 (KGW), Fox on channel 12 (KPTV), CW on channel 32 (KRCW-TV), ION on channel 22 (KPXG-TV) and Trinity on channel 24 (KNMT). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Brush Prairie

Point your antenna SSW, at about 213°. The main network towers for Brush Prairie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KPXG-TV, KGW, KRCW-TV, KATU and KOIN and others, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles southwest of Brush Prairie (214° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Brush Prairie at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Brush Prairie, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Brush Prairie

The farthest main network tower for Brush Prairie is KPTV (Fox), 18 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Brush Prairie

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KGWZ-LDLow power17 mi 214° SSWFairPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power17 mi 214° SSWGoodPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A17 mi 214° SSWFairPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A17 mi 214° SSWFairPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A17 mi 214° SSWFairPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A17 mi 214° SSWFairPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A17 mi 214° SSWFairPortland, OR
KJYY-LDLow power18 mi 211° SSWFairPortland, OR
KUNP-LDLow power18 mi 213° SSWFairPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power18 mi 213° SSWFairVancouver, WA
KPDXFull power18 mi 214° SWStrongVancouver, WA
KWVT-LDLow power18 mi 215° SWFairSalem, OR
K36OJ-DTranslator33 mi 334° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator33 mi 334° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator33 mi 334° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator33 mi 334° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator33 mi 334° NNWPoorRainier, OR
K18EL-DTranslator34 mi 219° SWPoorNewberg/Tigard, OR
K27NZ-DLow power37 mi 328° NNWPoorLongview, WA
K34KE-DTranslator47 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K28CQ-DTranslator47 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K23OV-DTranslator47 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K26NQ-DTranslator47 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR
K36FG-DTranslator47 mi 89° EPoorHood River, Etc., OR
K20EH-DLow power47 mi 89° EPoorHood River, OR

How Brush Prairie compares with the rest of Washington

With 21 stations at fair strength or better, Brush Prairie ranks 5th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

60% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Vancouver, 8.6 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Brush Prairie: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 214° SW, the direction of KPTV (Fox), 18 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 21 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Brush Prairie, WA?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Brush Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Brush Prairie, WA?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Brush Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Brush Prairie, WA?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Brush Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Brush Prairie, WA?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 18 miles SW of Brush Prairie. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Brush Prairie, WA?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles SSW of Brush Prairie. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Brush Prairie?

65 transmitters within 70 miles of Brush Prairie; around 21 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Brush Prairie?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 213°. The main network towers for Brush Prairie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Brush Prairie?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Brush Prairie?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Brush Prairie?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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