TV channels & antenna towers in Bunk Foss, Washington

Bunk Foss has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K29ED-D, 1.9 miles to the NW.

27TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
1.9 mito the closest tower
3,570population

Network channels in Bunk Foss

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKING-TVNBC5 26 mi208° SSW GoodSeattle, WA
CBSKIRO-TVCBS7 26 mi208° SSW GoodSeattle, WA
CWKUNS-TVCW51 26 mi208° SSW GoodBellevue, WA
ABCKOMO-TVABC4 26 mi208° SSW GoodSeattle, WA
MeTVKFFVMeTV44.1 26 mi203° SSW GoodSeattle, WA
IONKWPX-TVION33 32 mi170° S GoodBellevue, WA
TBNKTBW-TVTrinity20 43 mi229° SW FairTacoma, WA
FOXKCPQFox13 44 mi229° SW FairTacoma, WA
UNIKVOS-TVUnivision12 60 mi326° NW GoodBellingham, WA

Over-the-air TV in Bunk Foss

Bunk Foss is a town of about 3,570 people in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 27 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 20 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Four of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Seattle, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Seattle's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 4 (KOMO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (KIRO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (KING-TV), Fox on channel 13 (KCPQ), CW on channel 51 (KUNS-TV), ION on channel 33 (KWPX-TV), Univision on channel 12 (KVOS-TV), MeTV on channel 44.1 (KFFV) and Trinity on channel 20 (KTBW-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 7 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 Bunk Foss

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

Four network stations, KING-TV, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV and KOMO-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles southwest of Bunk Foss (208° SSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bunk Foss at fair strength or better, 78% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bunk Foss

The farthest main network tower for Bunk Foss is KCPQ (Fox), 44 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Bunk Foss

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K29ED-DLow power1.9 mi 308° NWGoodEverett, WA
KONGFull power26 mi 208° SSWGoodEverett, WA
KRUM-LDLow power26 mi 208° SSWFairSeattle, WA
K20NF-DLow power26 mi 208° SSWFairSeattle, WA
KQAH-LDLow power26 mi 208° SSWFairMaltby, WA
KYMU-LDLow power26 mi 208° SSWWeakSeattle, WA
KCTS-TVFull power26 mi 203° SSWFairSeattle, WA
KZJOFull power26 mi 203° SSWStrongSeattle, WA
KSTWFull power26 mi 203° SSWGoodTacoma, WA
KWDKFull power32 mi 170° SGoodTacoma, WA
KUSE-LDLow power32 mi 170° SWeakSeattle, WA
K18NI-DTranslator40 mi 204° SSWPoorPoint Pulley, Etc., WA
K15MW-DLow power44 mi 341° NNWPoorBellingham, WA
KBTC-TVFull power51 mi 203° SSWFairTacoma, WA
K18NH-DTranslator55 mi 188° SPoorPuyallup, WA
K30RC-DLow power60 mi 326° NWPoorBellingham, WA
KBCBFull power60 mi 326° NWFairBellingham, WA
K18NJ-DLow power60 mi 326° NWPoorBellingham, WA

How Bunk Foss compares with the rest of Washington

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Bunk Foss ranks 65th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 26 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 West Lake Stevens, 2.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bunk Foss: 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 229° SW, the direction of KCPQ (Fox), 44 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 20 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 Bunk Foss, WA?

ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Bunk Foss. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bunk Foss, WA?

CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Bunk Foss. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bunk Foss, WA?

NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Bunk Foss. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Bunk Foss, WA?

Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 44 miles SW of Bunk Foss. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Bunk Foss, WA?

CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles SSW of Bunk Foss. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Bunk Foss?

27 transmitters within 70 miles of Bunk Foss; around 20 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 Bunk Foss?

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

What kind of antenna do I need in Bunk Foss?

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 Bunk Foss?

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 Bunk Foss?

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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